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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,307.82, 659,062.86 and 186,596.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,307.82, 659,062.86 and 186,596.31 is: 279,937.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,307.82 : 659,062.86 = 186,596.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,307.82/659,062.86 = 186,596.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,307.82x = 659,062.86 × 186,596.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,307.82x = 122,978,697,734.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,978,697,734.05/439,307.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,937.42

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