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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,019.60, 657,029.40 and 360,259.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,019.60, 657,029.40 and 360,259.60 is: 540,389.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,019.60 : 657,029.40 = 360,259.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,019.60/657,029.40 = 360,259.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,019.60x = 657,029.40 × 360,259.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,019.60x = 236,701,148,832.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,701,148,832.24/438,019.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,389.40

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