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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,294.38, 656,943.27 and 185,417.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,294.38, 656,943.27 and 185,417.04 is: 277,914.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,294.38 : 656,943.27 = 185,417.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,294.38/656,943.27 = 185,417.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,294.38x = 656,943.27 × 185,417.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,294.38x = 121,808,476,571.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,808,476,571.32/438,294.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,914.76

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