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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,567.80, 657,851.70 and 320,469.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,567.80, 657,851.70 and 320,469.80 is: 480,704.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,567.80 : 657,851.70 = 320,469.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,567.80/657,851.70 = 320,469.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,567.80x = 657,851.70 × 320,469.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,567.80x = 210,821,602,728.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,821,602,728.66/438,567.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,704.70

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