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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,382.79, 657,611.46 and 154,048.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,382.79, 657,611.46 and 154,048.80 is: 231,086.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,382.79 : 657,611.46 = 154,048.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,382.79/657,611.46 = 154,048.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,382.79x = 657,611.46 × 154,048.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,382.79x = 101,304,256,279.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,304,256,279.25/438,382.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,086.30

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