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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,556.48, 658,097.12 and 189,238.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,556.48, 658,097.12 and 189,238.48 is: 283,970.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,556.48 : 658,097.12 = 189,238.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,556.48/658,097.12 = 189,238.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,556.48x = 658,097.12 × 189,238.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,556.48x = 124,537,298,681.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,537,298,681.18/438,556.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,970.95

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