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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,350.40, 657,525.60 and 172,022.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,350.40, 657,525.60 and 172,022.40 is: 258,033.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,350.40 : 657,525.60 = 172,022.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,350.40/657,525.60 = 172,022.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,350.40x = 657,525.60 × 172,022.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,350.40x = 113,109,131,773.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,109,131,773.44/438,350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,033.60

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