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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,261.40, 655,892.10 and 388,272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,261.40, 655,892.10 and 388,272.60 is: 582,408.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,261.40 : 655,892.10 = 388,272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,261.40/655,892.10 = 388,272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,261.40x = 655,892.10 × 388,272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,261.40x = 254,664,930,986.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,664,930,986.46/437,261.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,408.90

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