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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,965.41, 658,433.19 and 186,083.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,965.41, 658,433.19 and 186,083.21 is: 279,118.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,965.41 : 658,433.19 = 186,083.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,965.41/658,433.19 = 186,083.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,965.41x = 658,433.19 × 186,083.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,965.41x = 122,523,361,565.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,523,361,565.74/438,965.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,118.49

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