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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,825.72, 658,261.14 and 123,307.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,825.72, 658,261.14 and 123,307.23 is: 184,967.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,825.72 : 658,261.14 = 123,307.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,825.72/658,261.14 = 123,307.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,825.72x = 658,261.14 × 123,307.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,825.72x = 81,168,357,790.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,168,357,790.04/438,825.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,967.18

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