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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,814.96, 658,092.02 and 186,091.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,814.96, 658,092.02 and 186,091.72 is: 279,082.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,814.96 : 658,092.02 = 186,091.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,814.96/658,092.02 = 186,091.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,814.96x = 658,092.02 × 186,091.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,814.96x = 122,465,475,920.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,465,475,920.07/438,814.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,082.27

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