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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,428.90, 657,643.35 and 389,440.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,428.90, 657,643.35 and 389,440.10 is: 584,160.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,428.90 : 657,643.35 = 389,440.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,428.90/657,643.35 = 389,440.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,428.90x = 657,643.35 × 389,440.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,428.90x = 256,112,691,988.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,112,691,988.34/438,428.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,160.15

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