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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,563.80, 657,845.70 and 320,465.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,563.80, 657,845.70 and 320,465.80 is: 480,698.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,563.80 : 657,845.70 = 320,465.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,563.80/657,845.70 = 320,465.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,563.80x = 657,845.70 × 320,465.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,563.80x = 210,817,048,527.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,817,048,527.06/438,563.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,698.70

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