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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,849.24, 658,399.95 and 182,631.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,849.24, 658,399.95 and 182,631.94 is: 274,000.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,849.24 : 658,399.95 = 182,631.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,849.24/658,399.95 = 182,631.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,849.24x = 658,399.95 × 182,631.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,849.24x = 120,244,858,518.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,244,858,518.40/438,849.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,000.38

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