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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,432.60, 657,714.60 and 185,712.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,432.60, 657,714.60 and 185,712.60 is: 278,596.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,432.60 : 657,714.60 = 185,712.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,432.60/657,714.60 = 185,712.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,432.60x = 657,714.60 × 185,712.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,432.60x = 122,145,888,423.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,145,888,423.96/438,432.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,596.73

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