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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,282.60, 657,489.60 and 185,562.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,282.60, 657,489.60 and 185,562.60 is: 278,371.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,282.60 : 657,489.60 = 185,562.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,282.60/657,489.60 = 185,562.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,282.60x = 657,489.60 × 185,562.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,282.60x = 122,005,479,648.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,005,479,648.96/438,282.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,371.72

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