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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,051.80, 657,336.90 and 319,424.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,051.80, 657,336.90 and 319,424.60 is: 479,325.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,051.80 : 657,336.90 = 319,424.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,051.80/657,336.90 = 319,424.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,051.80x = 657,336.90 × 319,424.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,051.80x = 209,969,576,347.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,969,576,347.74/438,051.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,325.91

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