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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,589.31, 657,354.15 and 213,612.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,589.31, 657,354.15 and 213,612.62 is: 320,160.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,589.31 : 657,354.15 = 213,612.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,589.31/657,354.15 = 213,612.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,589.31x = 657,354.15 × 213,612.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,589.31x = 140,419,138,962.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,419,138,962.60/438,589.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,160.88

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