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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,211.52, 657,548.71 and 310,950.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,211.52, 657,548.71 and 310,950.13 is: 466,589.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,211.52 : 657,548.71 = 310,950.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,211.52/657,548.71 = 310,950.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,211.52x = 657,548.71 × 310,950.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,211.52x = 204,464,856,855.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,464,856,855.83/438,211.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,589.42

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