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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,323.40, 657,485.10 and 405,846.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,323.40, 657,485.10 and 405,846.45 is: 608,769.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,323.40 : 657,485.10 = 405,846.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,323.40/657,485.10 = 405,846.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,323.40x = 657,485.10 × 405,846.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,323.40x = 266,837,993,762.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,837,993,762.90/438,323.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,769.68

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