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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,964.41, 658,431.69 and 186,082.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,964.41, 658,431.69 and 186,082.21 is: 279,116.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,964.41 : 658,431.69 = 186,082.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,964.41/658,431.69 = 186,082.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,964.41x = 658,431.69 × 186,082.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,964.41x = 122,522,424,134.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,522,424,134.47/438,964.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,116.99

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