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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,111.90, 657,167.85 and 288,521.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,111.90, 657,167.85 and 288,521.10 is: 432,781.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,111.90 : 657,167.85 = 288,521.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,111.90/657,167.85 = 288,521.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,111.90x = 657,167.85 × 288,521.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,111.90x = 189,606,790,966.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,606,790,966.64/438,111.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,781.65

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