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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,974.13, 658,461.45 and 123,431.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,974.13, 658,461.45 and 123,431.04 is: 185,146.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,974.13 : 658,461.45 = 123,431.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,974.13/658,461.45 = 123,431.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,974.13x = 658,461.45 × 123,431.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,974.13x = 81,274,581,573.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,274,581,573.41/438,974.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,146.63

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