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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,425.40, 657,638.10 and 333,449.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,425.40, 657,638.10 and 333,449.40 is: 500,174.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,425.40 : 657,638.10 = 333,449.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,425.40/657,638.10 = 333,449.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,425.40x = 657,638.10 × 333,449.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,425.40x = 219,289,029,862.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,289,029,862.14/438,425.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,174.10

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