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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,608.40, 658,066.20 and 189,469.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,608.40, 658,066.20 and 189,469.20 is: 284,270.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,608.40 : 658,066.20 = 189,469.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,608.40/658,066.20 = 189,469.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,608.40x = 658,066.20 × 189,469.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,608.40x = 124,683,276,461.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,683,276,461.04/438,608.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,270.15

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