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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,726.66, 658,133.19 and 182,506.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,726.66, 658,133.19 and 182,506.65 is: 273,777.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,726.66 : 658,133.19 = 182,506.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,726.66/658,133.19 = 182,506.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,726.66x = 658,133.19 × 182,506.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,726.66x = 120,113,683,760.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,113,683,760.71/438,726.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,777.95

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