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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,001.60, 657,002.40 and 390,762.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,001.60, 657,002.40 and 390,762.40 is: 586,143.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,001.60 : 657,002.40 = 390,762.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,001.60/657,002.40 = 390,762.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,001.60x = 657,002.40 × 390,762.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,001.60x = 256,731,834,629.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,731,834,629.76/438,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,143.60

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