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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,036.40, 656,568.60 and 171,708.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,036.40, 656,568.60 and 171,708.40 is: 257,372.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,036.40 : 656,568.60 = 171,708.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,036.40/656,568.60 = 171,708.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,036.40x = 656,568.60 × 171,708.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,036.40x = 112,738,343,796.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,738,343,796.24/438,036.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,372.09

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