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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,566.81, 657,320.40 and 213,590.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,566.81, 657,320.40 and 213,590.12 is: 320,127.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,566.81 : 657,320.40 = 213,590.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,566.81/657,320.40 = 213,590.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,566.81x = 657,320.40 × 213,590.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,566.81x = 140,397,139,827.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,397,139,827.85/438,566.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,127.15

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