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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,270.85, 656,907.98 and 185,393.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,270.85, 656,907.98 and 185,393.51 is: 277,879.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,270.85 : 656,907.98 = 185,393.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,270.85/656,907.98 = 185,393.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,270.85x = 656,907.98 × 185,393.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,270.85x = 121,786,474,411.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,786,474,411.11/438,270.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,879.48

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