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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,213.42, 655,590.62 and 331,903.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,213.42, 655,590.62 and 331,903.68 is: 496,545.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,213.42 : 655,590.62 = 331,903.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,213.42/655,590.62 = 331,903.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,213.42x = 655,590.62 × 331,903.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,213.42x = 217,592,939,351.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,592,939,351.48/438,213.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,545.59

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