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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,036.80, 657,314.40 and 288,708.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,036.80, 657,314.40 and 288,708.80 is: 433,234.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,036.80 : 657,314.40 = 288,708.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,036.80/657,314.40 = 288,708.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,036.80x = 657,314.40 × 288,708.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,036.80x = 189,772,451,646.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,772,451,646.72/438,036.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,234.04

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