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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,690.80, 658,036.20 and 189,372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,690.80, 658,036.20 and 189,372.80 is: 284,059.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,690.80 : 658,036.20 = 189,372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,690.80/658,036.20 = 189,372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,690.80x = 658,036.20 × 189,372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,690.80x = 124,614,157,695.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,614,157,695.36/438,690.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,059.20

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