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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,434.99, 657,721.28 and 185,716.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,434.99, 657,721.28 and 185,716.21 is: 278,603.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,434.99 : 657,721.28 = 185,716.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,434.99/657,721.28 = 185,716.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,434.99x = 657,721.28 × 185,716.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,434.99x = 122,149,503,357.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,149,503,357.95/438,434.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,603.46

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