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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,004.80, 658,389.60 and 404,827.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,004.80, 658,389.60 and 404,827.20 is: 608,518.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,004.80 : 658,389.60 = 404,827.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,004.80/658,389.60 = 404,827.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,004.80x = 658,389.60 × 404,827.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,004.80x = 266,534,018,277.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,534,018,277.12/438,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,518.49

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