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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,407.40, 657,611.10 and 172,079.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,407.40, 657,611.10 and 172,079.40 is: 258,119.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,407.40 : 657,611.10 = 172,079.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,407.40/657,611.10 = 172,079.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,407.40x = 657,611.10 × 172,079.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,407.40x = 113,161,323,521.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,161,323,521.34/438,407.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,119.10

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