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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,426.60, 657,705.60 and 185,706.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,426.60, 657,705.60 and 185,706.60 is: 278,587.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,426.60 : 657,705.60 = 185,706.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,426.60/657,705.60 = 185,706.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,426.60x = 657,705.60 × 185,706.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,426.60x = 122,140,270,776.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,140,270,776.96/438,426.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,587.73

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