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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,549.89, 658,087.28 and 189,231.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,549.89, 658,087.28 and 189,231.89 is: 283,961.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,549.89 : 658,087.28 = 189,231.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,549.89/658,087.28 = 189,231.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,549.89x = 658,087.28 × 189,231.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,549.89x = 124,531,100,478.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,531,100,478.42/438,549.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,961.08

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