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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,021.60, 657,032.40 and 360,261.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,021.60, 657,032.40 and 360,261.60 is: 540,392.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,021.60 : 657,032.40 = 360,261.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,021.60/657,032.40 = 360,261.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,021.60x = 657,032.40 × 360,261.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,021.60x = 236,703,543,675.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,703,543,675.84/438,021.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,392.40

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