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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,900.63, 659,254.07 and 186,863.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,900.63, 659,254.07 and 186,863.82 is: 280,042.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,900.63 : 659,254.07 = 186,863.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,900.63/659,254.07 = 186,863.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,900.63x = 659,254.07 × 186,863.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,900.63x = 123,190,731,865.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,190,731,865.70/439,900.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,042.18

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