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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,437.80, 657,656.70 and 320,339.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,437.80, 657,656.70 and 320,339.80 is: 480,509.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,437.80 : 657,656.70 = 320,339.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,437.80/657,656.70 = 320,339.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,437.80x = 657,656.70 × 320,339.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,437.80x = 210,673,615,746.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,673,615,746.66/438,437.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,509.70

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