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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,009.80, 657,014.70 and 272,121.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,009.80, 657,014.70 and 272,121.80 is: 408,182.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,009.80 : 657,014.70 = 272,121.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,009.80/657,014.70 = 272,121.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,009.80x = 657,014.70 × 272,121.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,009.80x = 178,788,022,790.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,788,022,790.46/438,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,182.70

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