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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,194.40, 657,291.60 and 217,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,194.40, 657,291.60 and 217,010.40 is: 325,515.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,194.40 : 657,291.60 = 217,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,194.40/657,291.60 = 217,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,194.40x = 657,291.60 × 217,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,194.40x = 142,639,113,032.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,639,113,032.64/438,194.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,515.60

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