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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,048.40, 657,072.60 and 393,811.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,048.40, 657,072.60 and 393,811.60 is: 590,717.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,048.40 : 657,072.60 = 393,811.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,048.40/657,072.60 = 393,811.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,048.40x = 657,072.60 × 393,811.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,048.40x = 258,762,811,922.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,762,811,922.16/438,048.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,717.40

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