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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,759.40, 658,139.10 and 172,431.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,759.40, 658,139.10 and 172,431.40 is: 258,647.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,759.40 : 658,139.10 = 172,431.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,759.40/658,139.10 = 172,431.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,759.40x = 658,139.10 × 172,431.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,759.40x = 113,483,846,407.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,483,846,407.74/438,759.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,647.10

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