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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,430.60, 657,645.90 and 413,936.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,430.60, 657,645.90 and 413,936.20 is: 620,904.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,430.60 : 657,645.90 = 413,936.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,430.60/657,645.90 = 413,936.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,430.60x = 657,645.90 × 413,936.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,430.60x = 272,223,444,791.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,223,444,791.58/438,430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,904.30

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