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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,207.40, 657,311.10 and 217,023.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,207.40, 657,311.10 and 217,023.40 is: 325,535.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,207.40 : 657,311.10 = 217,023.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,207.40/657,311.10 = 217,023.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,207.40x = 657,311.10 × 217,023.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,207.40x = 142,651,889,779.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,651,889,779.74/438,207.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,535.10

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