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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,436.80, 657,290.70 and 185,911.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,436.80, 657,290.70 and 185,911.20 is: 278,712.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,436.80 : 657,290.70 = 185,911.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,436.80/657,290.70 = 185,911.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,436.80x = 657,290.70 × 185,911.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,436.80x = 122,197,702,785.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,197,702,785.84/438,436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,712.24

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