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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,438.30, 614,435.70 and 438,438.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,438.30, 614,435.70 and 438,438.30 is: 614,435.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,438.30 : 614,435.70 = 438,438.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,438.30/614,435.70 = 438,438.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,438.30x = 614,435.70 × 438,438.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,438.30x = 269,392,143,767.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,392,143,767.31/438,438.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,435.70

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