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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,309.20, 657,463.80 and 171,932.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,309.20, 657,463.80 and 171,932.60 is: 257,898.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,309.20 : 657,463.80 = 171,932.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,309.20/657,463.80 = 171,932.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,309.20x = 657,463.80 × 171,932.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,309.20x = 113,039,460,539.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,039,460,539.88/438,309.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,898.90

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