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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,794.28, 659,692.86 and 187,038.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,794.28, 659,692.86 and 187,038.76 is: 280,558.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,794.28 : 659,692.86 = 187,038.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,794.28/659,692.86 = 187,038.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,794.28x = 659,692.86 × 187,038.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,794.28x = 123,388,134,515.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,388,134,515.25/439,794.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,558.75

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