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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,027.66, 657,042.57 and 122,484.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,027.66, 657,042.57 and 122,484.06 is: 183,726.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,027.66 : 657,042.57 = 122,484.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,027.66/657,042.57 = 122,484.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,027.66x = 657,042.57 × 122,484.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,027.66x = 80,477,241,566.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,477,241,566.43/438,027.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,726.39

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