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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,011.40, 657,017.10 and 105,587.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,011.40, 657,017.10 and 105,587.40 is: 158,381.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,011.40 : 657,017.10 = 105,587.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,011.40/657,017.10 = 105,587.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,011.40x = 657,017.10 × 105,587.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,011.40x = 69,372,727,344.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,372,727,344.54/438,011.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,381.10

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