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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,256.80, 657,644.40 and 288,928.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,256.80, 657,644.40 and 288,928.80 is: 433,564.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,256.80 : 657,644.40 = 288,928.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,256.80/657,644.40 = 288,928.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,256.80x = 657,644.40 × 288,928.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,256.80x = 190,012,407,318.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,012,407,318.72/438,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,564.08

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