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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,665.80, 657,998.70 and 431,667.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,665.80, 657,998.70 and 431,667.40 is: 647,501.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,665.80 : 657,998.70 = 431,667.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,665.80/657,998.70 = 431,667.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,665.80x = 657,998.70 × 431,667.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,665.80x = 284,036,588,032.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,036,588,032.38/438,665.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,501.10

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