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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,988.26, 658,179.81 and 172,779.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,988.26, 658,179.81 and 172,779.34 is: 259,049.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,988.26 : 658,179.81 = 172,779.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,988.26/658,179.81 = 172,779.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,988.26x = 658,179.81 × 172,779.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,988.26x = 113,719,873,173.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,719,873,173.13/438,988.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,049.92

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