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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,593.13, 657,200.79 and 338,997.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,593.13, 657,200.79 and 338,997.15 is: 507,963.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,593.13 : 657,200.79 = 338,997.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,593.13/657,200.79 = 338,997.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,593.13x = 657,200.79 × 338,997.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,593.13x = 222,789,194,787.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,789,194,787.75/438,593.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,963.26

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