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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,402.80, 656,437.80 and 279,772.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,402.80, 656,437.80 and 279,772.40 is: 418,914.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,402.80 : 656,437.80 = 279,772.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,402.80/656,437.80 = 279,772.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,402.80x = 656,437.80 × 279,772.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,402.80x = 183,653,178,756.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,653,178,756.72/438,402.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,914.25

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