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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,743.81, 658,032.48 and 213,878.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,743.81, 658,032.48 and 213,878.09 is: 320,776.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,743.81 : 658,032.48 = 213,878.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,743.81/658,032.48 = 213,878.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,743.81x = 658,032.48 × 213,878.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,743.81x = 140,738,731,625.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,738,731,625.44/438,743.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,776.56

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