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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,318.40, 657,477.60 and 359,521.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,318.40, 657,477.60 and 359,521.60 is: 539,282.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,318.40 : 657,477.60 = 359,521.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,318.40/657,477.60 = 359,521.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,318.40x = 657,477.60 × 359,521.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,318.40x = 236,377,398,716.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,377,398,716.16/438,318.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,282.40

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