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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,543.40, 657,923.10 and 122,996.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,543.40, 657,923.10 and 122,996.20 is: 184,524.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,543.40 : 657,923.10 = 122,996.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,543.40/657,923.10 = 122,996.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,543.40x = 657,923.10 × 122,996.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,543.40x = 80,922,041,192.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,922,041,192.22/438,543.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,524.59

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