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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,425.80, 657,638.70 and 320,327.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,425.80, 657,638.70 and 320,327.80 is: 480,491.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,425.80 : 657,638.70 = 320,327.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,425.80/657,638.70 = 320,327.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,425.80x = 657,638.70 × 320,327.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,425.80x = 210,659,957,965.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,659,957,965.86/438,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,491.70

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