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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,207.30, 657,567.90 and 185,472.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,207.30, 657,567.90 and 185,472.09 is: 278,316.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,207.30 : 657,567.90 = 185,472.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,207.30/657,567.90 = 185,472.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,207.30x = 657,567.90 × 185,472.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,207.30x = 121,960,492,729.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,960,492,729.91/438,207.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,316.89

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