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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,419.40, 657,629.10 and 412,175.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,419.40, 657,629.10 and 412,175.40 is: 618,263.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,419.40 : 657,629.10 = 412,175.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,419.40/657,629.10 = 412,175.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,419.40x = 657,629.10 × 412,175.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,419.40x = 271,058,537,344.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,058,537,344.14/438,419.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,263.10

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