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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,730.99, 657,965.70 and 186,007.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,730.99, 657,965.70 and 186,007.42 is: 278,955.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,730.99 : 657,965.70 = 186,007.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,730.99/657,965.70 = 186,007.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,730.99x = 657,965.70 × 186,007.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,730.99x = 122,386,502,305.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,386,502,305.49/438,730.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,955.68

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