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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,849.49, 658,011.53 and 182,372.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,849.49, 658,011.53 and 182,372.78 is: 273,450.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,849.49 : 658,011.53 = 182,372.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,849.49/658,011.53 = 182,372.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,849.49x = 658,011.53 × 182,372.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,849.49x = 120,003,390,185.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,003,390,185.96/438,849.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,450.00

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