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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,551.83, 658,090.18 and 189,233.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,551.83, 658,090.18 and 189,233.83 is: 283,963.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,551.83 : 658,090.18 = 189,233.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,551.83/658,090.18 = 189,233.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,551.83x = 658,090.18 × 189,233.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,551.83x = 124,532,925,246.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,532,925,246.79/438,551.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,963.98

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