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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,623.40, 657,935.10 and 281,159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,623.40, 657,935.10 and 281,159.40 is: 421,739.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,623.40 : 657,935.10 = 281,159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,623.40/657,935.10 = 281,159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,623.40x = 657,935.10 × 281,159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,623.40x = 184,984,637,954.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,984,637,954.94/438,623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,739.10

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