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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,723.80, 659,067.30 and 187,003.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,723.80, 659,067.30 and 187,003.80 is: 280,285.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,723.80 : 659,067.30 = 187,003.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,723.80/659,067.30 = 187,003.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,723.80x = 659,067.30 × 187,003.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,723.80x = 123,248,089,555.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,248,089,555.74/439,723.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,285.24

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