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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,546.37, 659,188.33 and 186,825.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,546.37, 659,188.33 and 186,825.76 is: 280,182.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,546.37 : 659,188.33 = 186,825.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,546.37/659,188.33 = 186,825.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,546.37x = 659,188.33 × 186,825.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,546.37x = 123,153,358,620.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,153,358,620.35/439,546.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,182.86

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