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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,421.60, 657,632.40 and 105,997.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,421.60, 657,632.40 and 105,997.60 is: 158,996.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,421.60 : 657,632.40 = 105,997.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,421.60/657,632.40 = 105,997.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,421.60x = 657,632.40 × 105,997.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,421.60x = 69,707,456,082.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,707,456,082.24/438,421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,996.40

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