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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,036.36, 658,161.72 and 420,321.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,036.36, 658,161.72 and 420,321.72 is: 631,544.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,036.36 : 658,161.72 = 420,321.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,036.36/658,161.72 = 420,321.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,036.36x = 658,161.72 × 420,321.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,036.36x = 276,639,666,188.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,639,666,188.56/438,036.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,544.98

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