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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,887.40, 664,331.10 and 123,038.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,887.40, 664,331.10 and 123,038.65 is: 184,557.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,887.40 : 664,331.10 = 123,038.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,887.40/664,331.10 = 123,038.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,887.40x = 664,331.10 × 123,038.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,887.40x = 81,738,401,697.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,738,401,697.02/442,887.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,557.98

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