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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,079.55, 658,663.14 and 119,236.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,079.55, 658,663.14 and 119,236.62 is: 178,866.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,079.55 : 658,663.14 = 119,236.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,079.55/658,663.14 = 119,236.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,079.55x = 658,663.14 × 119,236.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,079.55x = 78,536,766,532.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,536,766,532.19/439,079.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,866.83

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