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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,508.41, 657,648.44 and 185,658.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,508.41, 657,648.44 and 185,658.75 is: 278,439.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,508.41 : 657,648.44 = 185,658.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,508.41/657,648.44 = 185,658.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,508.41x = 657,648.44 × 185,658.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,508.41x = 122,098,187,309.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,098,187,309.85/438,508.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,439.78

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