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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,724.91, 659,531.93 and 187,106.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,724.91, 659,531.93 and 187,106.43 is: 280,636.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,724.91 : 659,531.93 = 187,106.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,724.91/659,531.93 = 187,106.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,724.91x = 659,531.93 × 187,106.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,724.91x = 123,402,663,957.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,402,663,957.78/439,724.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,636.05

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