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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,807, 658,210.50 and 106,383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,807, 658,210.50 and 106,383 is: 159,574.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,807 : 658,210.50 = 106,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,807/658,210.50 = 106,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,807x = 658,210.50 × 106,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,807x = 70,022,407,621.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,022,407,621.50/438,807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,574.50

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