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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,006.80, 656,645.70 and 185,481.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,006.80, 656,645.70 and 185,481.20 is: 278,067.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,006.80 : 656,645.70 = 185,481.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,006.80/656,645.70 = 185,481.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,006.80x = 656,645.70 × 185,481.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,006.80x = 121,795,432,410.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,795,432,410.84/438,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,067.45

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