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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,435.99, 657,722.78 and 185,717.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,435.99, 657,722.78 and 185,717.21 is: 278,604.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,435.99 : 657,722.78 = 185,717.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,435.99/657,722.78 = 185,717.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,435.99x = 657,722.78 × 185,717.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,435.99x = 122,150,439,655.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,150,439,655.04/438,435.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,604.96

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