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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,934.60, 658,007.70 and 172,876.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,934.60, 658,007.70 and 172,876.60 is: 259,159.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,934.60 : 658,007.70 = 172,876.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,934.60/658,007.70 = 172,876.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,934.60x = 658,007.70 × 172,876.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,934.60x = 113,754,133,949.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,754,133,949.82/438,934.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,159.64

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