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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,086.60, 656,352.30 and 271,680.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,086.60, 656,352.30 and 271,680.20 is: 407,038.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,086.60 : 656,352.30 = 271,680.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,086.60/656,352.30 = 271,680.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,086.60x = 656,352.30 × 271,680.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,086.60x = 178,317,924,134.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,317,924,134.46/438,086.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,038.07

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