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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,527.67, 658,053.95 and 189,209.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,527.67, 658,053.95 and 189,209.67 is: 283,927.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,527.67 : 658,053.95 = 189,209.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,527.67/658,053.95 = 189,209.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,527.67x = 658,053.95 × 189,209.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,527.67x = 124,510,171,541.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,510,171,541.65/438,527.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,927.74

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