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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,079.76, 657,119.64 and 171,965.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,079.76, 657,119.64 and 171,965.60 is: 257,948.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,079.76 : 657,119.64 = 171,965.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,079.76/657,119.64 = 171,965.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,079.76x = 657,119.64 × 171,965.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,079.76x = 113,001,973,164.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,001,973,164.38/438,079.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,948.40

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