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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,001.40, 657,002.10 and 349,427.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,001.40, 657,002.10 and 349,427.90 is: 524,141.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,001.40 : 657,002.10 = 349,427.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,001.40/657,002.10 = 349,427.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,001.40x = 657,002.10 × 349,427.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,001.40x = 229,574,864,098.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,574,864,098.59/438,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,141.85

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