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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,145.80, 693,218.70 and 438,817.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,145.80, 693,218.70 and 438,817.80 is: 658,226.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,145.80 : 693,218.70 = 438,817.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,145.80/693,218.70 = 438,817.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,145.80x = 693,218.70 × 438,817.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,145.80x = 304,196,704,852.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,196,704,852.86/462,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,226.70

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