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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,676.40, 658,014.60 and 281,212.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,676.40, 658,014.60 and 281,212.40 is: 421,818.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,676.40 : 658,014.60 = 281,212.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,676.40/658,014.60 = 281,212.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,676.40x = 658,014.60 × 281,212.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,676.40x = 185,041,864,901.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,041,864,901.04/438,676.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,818.60

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