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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,924.98, 658,387.49 and 123,381.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,924.98, 658,387.49 and 123,381.92 is: 185,072.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,924.98 : 658,387.49 = 123,381.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,924.98/658,387.49 = 123,381.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,924.98x = 658,387.49 × 123,381.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,924.98x = 81,233,108,711.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,233,108,711.33/438,924.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,072.88

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