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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,795.28, 658,218.44 and 123,276.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,795.28, 658,218.44 and 123,276.79 is: 184,922.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,795.28 : 658,218.44 = 123,276.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,795.28/658,218.44 = 123,276.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,795.28x = 658,218.44 × 123,276.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,795.28x = 81,143,056,402.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,143,056,402.01/438,795.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,922.35

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