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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,827.72, 658,264.14 and 123,309.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,827.72, 658,264.14 and 123,309.23 is: 184,970.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,827.72 : 658,264.14 = 123,309.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,827.72/658,264.14 = 123,309.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,827.72x = 658,264.14 × 123,309.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,827.72x = 81,170,044,240.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,170,044,240.01/438,827.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,970.18

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