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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,884.22, 658,350.90 and 123,316.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,884.22, 658,350.90 and 123,316.50 is: 184,981.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,884.22 : 658,350.90 = 123,316.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,884.22/658,350.90 = 123,316.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,884.22x = 658,350.90 × 123,316.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,884.22x = 81,185,528,759.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,185,528,759.85/438,884.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,981.65

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