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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,941.80, 658,412.70 and 320,843.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,941.80, 658,412.70 and 320,843.80 is: 481,265.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,941.80 : 658,412.70 = 320,843.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,941.80/658,412.70 = 320,843.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,941.80x = 658,412.70 × 320,843.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,941.80x = 211,247,632,636.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,247,632,636.26/438,941.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,265.70

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