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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,775.40, 657,644.70 and 327,837.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,775.40, 657,644.70 and 327,837.80 is: 491,369.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,775.40 : 657,644.70 = 327,837.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,775.40/657,644.70 = 327,837.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,775.40x = 657,644.70 × 327,837.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,775.40x = 215,600,791,629.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,600,791,629.66/438,775.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,369.37

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