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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,544.40, 657,924.60 and 122,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,544.40, 657,924.60 and 122,997.20 is: 184,526.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,544.40 : 657,924.60 = 122,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,544.40/657,924.60 = 122,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,544.40x = 657,924.60 × 122,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,544.40x = 80,922,883,611.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,922,883,611.12/438,544.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,526.09

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