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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,503.32, 659,352.99 and 186,791.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,503.32, 659,352.99 and 186,791.78 is: 280,229.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,503.32 : 659,352.99 = 186,791.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,503.32/659,352.99 = 186,791.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,503.32x = 659,352.99 × 186,791.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,503.32x = 123,161,718,650.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,161,718,650.42/439,503.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,229.32

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