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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,048.40, 657,072.60 and 380,311.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,048.40, 657,072.60 and 380,311.60 is: 570,467.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,048.40 : 657,072.60 = 380,311.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,048.40/657,072.60 = 380,311.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,048.40x = 657,072.60 × 380,311.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,048.40x = 249,892,331,822.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,892,331,822.16/438,048.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,467.40

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