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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,641.23, 657,950.17 and 332,227.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,641.23, 657,950.17 and 332,227.18 is: 498,331.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,641.23 : 657,950.17 = 332,227.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,641.23/657,950.17 = 332,227.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,641.23x = 657,950.17 × 332,227.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,641.23x = 218,588,925,416.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,588,925,416.80/438,641.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,331.92

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