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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,401.30, 657,861.15 and 319,774.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,401.30, 657,861.15 and 319,774.10 is: 479,850.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,401.30 : 657,861.15 = 319,774.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,401.30/657,861.15 = 319,774.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,401.30x = 657,861.15 × 319,774.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,401.30x = 210,366,957,166.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,366,957,166.22/438,401.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,850.21

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