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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,072.60, 657,108.90 and 379,023.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,072.60, 657,108.90 and 379,023.60 is: 568,535.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,072.60 : 657,108.90 = 379,023.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,072.60/657,108.90 = 379,023.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,072.60x = 657,108.90 × 379,023.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,072.60x = 249,059,780,870.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,059,780,870.04/438,072.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,535.40

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