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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,335.10, 657,568.35 and 185,615.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,335.10, 657,568.35 and 185,615.10 is: 278,450.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,335.10 : 657,568.35 = 185,615.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,335.10/657,568.35 = 185,615.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,335.10x = 657,568.35 × 185,615.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,335.10x = 122,054,615,042.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,054,615,042.09/438,335.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,450.47

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