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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,220.80, 656,164.80 and 279,590.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,220.80, 656,164.80 and 279,590.40 is: 418,641.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,220.80 : 656,164.80 = 279,590.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,220.80/656,164.80 = 279,590.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,220.80x = 656,164.80 × 279,590.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,220.80x = 183,457,378,897.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,457,378,897.92/438,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,641.42

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