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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,130.40, 657,195.60 and 288,539.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,130.40, 657,195.60 and 288,539.60 is: 432,809.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,130.40 : 657,195.60 = 288,539.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,130.40/657,195.60 = 288,539.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,130.40x = 657,195.60 × 288,539.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,130.40x = 189,626,955,545.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,626,955,545.76/438,130.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,809.40

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