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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,641.73, 657,959.25 and 178,978.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,641.73, 657,959.25 and 178,978.31 is: 268,466.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,641.73 : 657,959.25 = 178,978.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,641.73/657,959.25 = 178,978.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,641.73x = 657,959.25 × 178,978.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,641.73x = 117,760,434,462.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,760,434,462.59/438,641.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,466.10

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