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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,177.20, 657,265.80 and 432,272.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,177.20, 657,265.80 and 432,272.30 is: 648,408.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,177.20 : 657,265.80 = 432,272.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,177.20/657,265.80 = 432,272.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,177.20x = 657,265.80 × 432,272.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,177.20x = 284,117,799,077.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,117,799,077.34/438,177.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,408.45

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