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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,977.25, 658,466.10 and 123,434.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,977.25, 658,466.10 and 123,434.15 is: 185,151.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,977.25 : 658,466.10 = 123,434.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,977.25/658,466.10 = 123,434.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,977.25x = 658,466.10 × 123,434.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,977.25x = 81,277,203,357.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,277,203,357.32/438,977.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,151.29

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