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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,127.40, 657,191.10 and 288,536.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,127.40, 657,191.10 and 288,536.60 is: 432,804.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,127.40 : 657,191.10 = 288,536.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,127.40/657,191.10 = 288,536.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,127.40x = 657,191.10 × 288,536.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,127.40x = 189,623,685,544.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,623,685,544.26/438,127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,804.90

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