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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,567.81, 657,321.90 and 213,591.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,567.81, 657,321.90 and 213,591.12 is: 320,128.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,567.81 : 657,321.90 = 213,591.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,567.81/657,321.90 = 213,591.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,567.81x = 657,321.90 × 213,591.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,567.81x = 140,398,117,534.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,398,117,534.92/438,567.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,128.65

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