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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,204.88, 655,577.88 and 331,895.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,204.88, 655,577.88 and 331,895.16 is: 496,532.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,204.88 : 655,577.88 = 331,895.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,204.88/655,577.88 = 331,895.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,204.88x = 655,577.88 × 331,895.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,204.88x = 217,583,125,375.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,583,125,375.06/438,204.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,532.87

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