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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,376.80, 656,398.80 and 279,746.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,376.80, 656,398.80 and 279,746.40 is: 418,875.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,376.80 : 656,398.80 = 279,746.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,376.80/656,398.80 = 279,746.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,376.80x = 656,398.80 × 279,746.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,376.80x = 183,625,201,264.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,625,201,264.32/438,376.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,875.27

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