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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,175.20, 615,216.75 and 438,175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,175.20, 615,216.75 and 438,175.20 is: 615,216.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,175.20 : 615,216.75 = 438,175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,175.20/615,216.75 = 438,175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,175.20x = 615,216.75 × 438,175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,175.20x = 269,572,722,474.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,572,722,474.60/438,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,216.75

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