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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,085, 658,629.12 and 106,661

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,085, 658,629.12 and 106,661 is: 159,991.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,085 : 658,629.12 = 106,661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,085/658,629.12 = 106,661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,085x = 658,629.12 × 106,661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,085x = 70,250,040,568.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,250,040,568.32/439,085
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,991.89

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