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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,037.20, 657,055.80 and 171,806.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,037.20, 657,055.80 and 171,806.40 is: 257,709.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,037.20 : 657,055.80 = 171,806.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,037.20/657,055.80 = 171,806.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,037.20x = 657,055.80 × 171,806.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,037.20x = 112,886,391,597.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,886,391,597.12/438,037.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,709.60

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