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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,032.80, 657,049.20 and 272,144.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,032.80, 657,049.20 and 272,144.80 is: 408,217.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,032.80 : 657,049.20 = 272,144.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,032.80/657,049.20 = 272,144.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,032.80x = 657,049.20 × 272,144.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,032.80x = 178,812,523,124.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,812,523,124.16/438,032.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,217.20

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