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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,784.43, 658,419.51 and 214,146.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,784.43, 658,419.51 and 214,146.72 is: 321,338.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,784.43 : 658,419.51 = 214,146.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,784.43/658,419.51 = 214,146.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,784.43x = 658,419.51 × 214,146.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,784.43x = 140,998,380,919.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,998,380,919.58/438,784.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,338.62

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