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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,271.60, 658,907.40 and 123,724.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,271.60, 658,907.40 and 123,724.40 is: 185,586.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,271.60 : 658,907.40 = 123,724.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,271.60/658,907.40 = 123,724.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,271.60x = 658,907.40 × 123,724.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,271.60x = 81,522,922,720.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,522,922,720.56/439,271.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,586.60

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