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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,822.14, 658,471.35 and 186,244.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,822.14, 658,471.35 and 186,244.70 is: 279,468.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,822.14 : 658,471.35 = 186,244.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,822.14/658,471.35 = 186,244.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,822.14x = 658,471.35 × 186,244.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,822.14x = 122,636,799,039.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,636,799,039.35/438,822.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,468.12

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