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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,051.90, 657,077.85 and 438,051.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,051.90, 657,077.85 and 438,051.90 is: 657,077.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,051.90 : 657,077.85 = 438,051.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,051.90/657,077.85 = 438,051.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,051.90x = 657,077.85 × 438,051.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,051.90x = 287,834,200,640.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,834,200,640.42/438,051.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,077.85

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