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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,392.40, 656,276.40 and 391,153.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,392.40, 656,276.40 and 391,153.20 is: 585,559.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,392.40 : 656,276.40 = 391,153.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,392.40/656,276.40 = 391,153.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,392.40x = 656,276.40 × 391,153.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,392.40x = 256,704,613,944.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,704,613,944.48/438,392.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,559.00

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