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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,063.60, 656,317.80 and 271,657.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,063.60, 656,317.80 and 271,657.20 is: 407,003.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,063.60 : 656,317.80 = 271,657.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,063.60/656,317.80 = 271,657.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,063.60x = 656,317.80 × 271,657.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,063.60x = 178,293,455,858.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,293,455,858.16/438,063.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,003.59

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