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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648,217.60, 969,993.60 and 438,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648,217.60, 969,993.60 and 438,265.60 is: 655,821.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648,217.60 : 969,993.60 = 438,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648,217.60/969,993.60 = 438,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648,217.60x = 969,993.60 × 438,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648,217.60x = 425,114,827,100.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,114,827,100.16/648,217.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,821.17

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