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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,007.40, 657,011.10 and 105,583.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,007.40, 657,011.10 and 105,583.40 is: 158,375.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,007.40 : 657,011.10 = 105,583.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,007.40/657,011.10 = 105,583.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,007.40x = 657,011.10 × 105,583.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,007.40x = 69,369,465,775.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,369,465,775.74/438,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,375.10

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