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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,114.16, 604,319.16 and 287,220.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,114.16, 604,319.16 and 287,220.88 is: 396,182.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,114.16 : 604,319.16 = 287,220.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,114.16/604,319.16 = 287,220.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,114.16x = 604,319.16 × 287,220.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,114.16x = 173,573,080,936.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,573,080,936.06/438,114.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,182.31

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