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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,375.60, 657,629.10 and 185,655.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,375.60, 657,629.10 and 185,655.60 is: 278,511.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,375.60 : 657,629.10 = 185,655.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,375.60/657,629.10 = 185,655.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,375.60x = 657,629.10 × 185,655.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,375.60x = 122,092,525,137.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,092,525,137.96/438,375.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,511.22

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