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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,663.80, 657,995.70 and 431,665.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,663.80, 657,995.70 and 431,665.40 is: 647,498.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,663.80 : 657,995.70 = 431,665.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,663.80/657,995.70 = 431,665.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,663.80x = 657,995.70 × 431,665.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,663.80x = 284,033,977,038.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,033,977,038.78/438,663.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,498.10

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