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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,140.40, 656,724.60 and 171,812.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,140.40, 656,724.60 and 171,812.40 is: 257,528.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,140.40 : 656,724.60 = 171,812.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,140.40/656,724.60 = 171,812.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,140.40x = 656,724.60 × 171,812.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,140.40x = 112,833,429,665.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,833,429,665.04/438,140.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,528.02

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