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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,342.77, 658,884.97 and 186,621.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,342.77, 658,884.97 and 186,621.25 is: 279,877.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,342.77 : 658,884.97 = 186,621.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,342.77/658,884.97 = 186,621.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,342.77x = 658,884.97 × 186,621.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,342.77x = 122,961,936,707.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,961,936,707.61/439,342.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,877.00

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