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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,035.40, 657,053.10 and 288,444.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,035.40, 657,053.10 and 288,444.60 is: 432,666.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,035.40 : 657,053.10 = 288,444.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,035.40/657,053.10 = 288,444.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,035.40x = 657,053.10 × 288,444.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,035.40x = 189,523,418,608.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,523,418,608.26/438,035.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,666.90

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