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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,423.80, 657,635.70 and 320,325.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,423.80, 657,635.70 and 320,325.80 is: 480,488.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,423.80 : 657,635.70 = 320,325.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,423.80/657,635.70 = 320,325.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,423.80x = 657,635.70 × 320,325.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,423.80x = 210,657,681,711.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,657,681,711.06/438,423.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,488.70

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