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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,069.80, 657,104.70 and 272,181.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,069.80, 657,104.70 and 272,181.80 is: 408,272.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,069.80 : 657,104.70 = 272,181.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,069.80/657,104.70 = 272,181.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,069.80x = 657,104.70 × 272,181.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,069.80x = 178,851,940,034.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,851,940,034.46/438,069.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,272.70

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