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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,741.40, 658,112.10 and 438,741.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,741.40, 658,112.10 and 438,741.40 is: 658,112.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,741.40 : 658,112.10 = 438,741.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,741.40/658,112.10 = 438,741.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,741.40x = 658,112.10 × 438,741.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,741.40x = 288,741,024,110.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,741,024,110.94/438,741.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,112.10

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