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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,254.40, 655,881.60 and 388,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,254.40, 655,881.60 and 388,265.60 is: 582,398.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,254.40 : 655,881.60 = 388,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,254.40/655,881.60 = 388,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,254.40x = 655,881.60 × 388,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,254.40x = 254,656,262,952.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,656,262,952.96/437,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,398.40

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