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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,430.60, 657,711.60 and 185,710.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,430.60, 657,711.60 and 185,710.60 is: 278,593.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,430.60 : 657,711.60 = 185,710.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,430.60/657,711.60 = 185,710.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,430.60x = 657,711.60 × 185,710.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,430.60x = 122,144,015,862.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,144,015,862.96/438,430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,593.73

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