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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,176.80, 657,265.20 and 438,176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,176.80, 657,265.20 and 438,176.80 is: 657,265.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,176.80 : 657,265.20 = 438,176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,176.80/657,265.20 = 438,176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,176.80x = 657,265.20 × 438,176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,176.80x = 287,998,362,087.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,998,362,087.36/438,176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,265.20

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