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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,813.40, 658,220.10 and 143,325.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,813.40, 658,220.10 and 143,325.40 is: 214,988.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,813.40 : 658,220.10 = 143,325.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,813.40/658,220.10 = 143,325.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,813.40x = 658,220.10 × 143,325.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,813.40x = 94,339,659,120.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,339,659,120.54/438,813.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,988.10

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