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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,886.23, 658,519.50 and 154,779.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,886.23, 658,519.50 and 154,779.80 is: 232,236.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,886.23 : 658,519.50 = 154,779.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,886.23/658,519.50 = 154,779.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,886.23x = 658,519.50 × 154,779.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,886.23x = 101,925,512,439.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,925,512,439.60/438,886.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,236.75

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