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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,998.40, 656,997.60 and 189,166.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,998.40, 656,997.60 and 189,166.40 is: 283,749.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,998.40 : 656,997.60 = 189,166.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,998.40/656,997.60 = 189,166.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,998.40x = 656,997.60 × 189,166.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,998.40x = 124,281,870,800.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,281,870,800.64/437,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,749.60

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