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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,413.40, 656,307.90 and 391,174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,413.40, 656,307.90 and 391,174.20 is: 585,590.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,413.40 : 656,307.90 = 391,174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,413.40/656,307.90 = 391,174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,413.40x = 656,307.90 × 391,174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,413.40x = 256,730,717,736.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,730,717,736.18/438,413.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,590.49

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