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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,307.58, 657,498.77 and 153,973.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,307.58, 657,498.77 and 153,973.28 is: 230,973.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,307.58 : 657,498.77 = 153,973.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,307.58/657,498.77 = 153,973.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,307.58x = 657,498.77 × 153,973.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,307.58x = 101,237,243,664.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,237,243,664.15/438,307.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,973.06

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