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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,246.80, 658,061.40 and 251,622.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,246.80, 658,061.40 and 251,622.80 is: 377,831.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,246.80 : 658,061.40 = 251,622.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,246.80/658,061.40 = 251,622.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,246.80x = 658,061.40 × 251,622.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,246.80x = 165,583,252,039.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,583,252,039.92/438,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,831.06

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