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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,175.80, 657,263.70 and 438,175.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,175.80, 657,263.70 and 438,175.80 is: 657,263.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,175.80 : 657,263.70 = 438,175.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,175.80/657,263.70 = 438,175.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,175.80x = 657,263.70 × 438,175.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,175.80x = 287,997,047,558.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,997,047,558.46/438,175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,263.70

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