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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,473.87, 657,729.09 and 138,947.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,473.87, 657,729.09 and 138,947.82 is: 208,427.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,473.87 : 657,729.09 = 138,947.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,473.87/657,729.09 = 138,947.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,473.87x = 657,729.09 × 138,947.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,473.87x = 91,390,023,206.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,390,023,206.08/438,473.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,427.53

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