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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,251.80, 656,211.30 and 279,621.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,251.80, 656,211.30 and 279,621.40 is: 418,687.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,251.80 : 656,211.30 = 279,621.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,251.80/656,211.30 = 279,621.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,251.80x = 656,211.30 × 279,621.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,251.80x = 183,490,722,401.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,490,722,401.82/438,251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,687.89

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