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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,434.80, 657,652.20 and 320,336.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,434.80, 657,652.20 and 320,336.80 is: 480,505.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,434.80 : 657,652.20 = 320,336.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,434.80/657,652.20 = 320,336.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,434.80x = 657,652.20 × 320,336.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,434.80x = 210,670,201,260.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,670,201,260.96/438,434.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,505.20

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