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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,550.45, 658,088.12 and 189,232.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,550.45, 658,088.12 and 189,232.45 is: 283,961.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,550.45 : 658,088.12 = 189,232.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,550.45/658,088.12 = 189,232.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,550.45x = 658,088.12 × 189,232.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,550.45x = 124,531,629,260.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,531,629,260.89/438,550.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,961.92

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