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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,343.40, 657,029.10 and 172,015.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,343.40, 657,029.10 and 172,015.40 is: 257,832.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,343.40 : 657,029.10 = 172,015.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,343.40/657,029.10 = 172,015.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,343.40x = 657,029.10 × 172,015.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,343.40x = 113,019,123,448.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,019,123,448.14/438,343.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,832.38

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