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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,699.08, 651,249.72 and 388,317.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,699.08, 651,249.72 and 388,317.24 is: 579,097.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,699.08 : 651,249.72 = 388,317.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,699.08/651,249.72 = 388,317.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,699.08x = 651,249.72 × 388,317.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,699.08x = 252,891,493,821.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,891,493,821.17/436,699.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,097.84

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