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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,327.20, 657,490.80 and 251,703.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,327.20, 657,490.80 and 251,703.20 is: 377,554.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,327.20 : 657,490.80 = 251,703.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,327.20/657,490.80 = 251,703.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,327.20x = 657,490.80 × 251,703.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,327.20x = 165,492,538,330.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,492,538,330.56/438,327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,554.80

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