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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,357.60, 657,602.10 and 185,637.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,357.60, 657,602.10 and 185,637.60 is: 278,484.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,357.60 : 657,602.10 = 185,637.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,357.60/657,602.10 = 185,637.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,357.60x = 657,602.10 × 185,637.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,357.60x = 122,075,675,598.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,075,675,598.96/438,357.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,484.22

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