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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,981.98, 658,473.24 and 123,438.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,981.98, 658,473.24 and 123,438.89 is: 185,158.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,981.98 : 658,473.24 = 123,438.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,981.98/658,473.24 = 123,438.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,981.98x = 658,473.24 × 123,438.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,981.98x = 81,281,205,840.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,281,205,840.30/438,981.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,158.41

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