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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,638.80, 658,217.40 and 320,011.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,638.80, 658,217.40 and 320,011.60 is: 480,206.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,638.80 : 658,217.40 = 320,011.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,638.80/658,217.40 = 320,011.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,638.80x = 658,217.40 × 320,011.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,638.80x = 210,637,203,321.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,637,203,321.84/438,638.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,206.50

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