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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,279.60, 657,485.10 and 185,559.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,279.60, 657,485.10 and 185,559.60 is: 278,367.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,279.60 : 657,485.10 = 185,559.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,279.60/657,485.10 = 185,559.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,279.60x = 657,485.10 × 185,559.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,279.60x = 122,002,672,161.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,002,672,161.96/438,279.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,367.22

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