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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,811.91, 659,719.49 and 187,056.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,811.91, 659,719.49 and 187,056.27 is: 280,585.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,811.91 : 659,719.49 = 187,056.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,811.91/659,719.49 = 187,056.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,811.91x = 659,719.49 × 187,056.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,811.91x = 123,404,666,110.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,404,666,110.42/439,811.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,585.09

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