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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,446.80, 656,503.80 and 279,816.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,446.80, 656,503.80 and 279,816.40 is: 418,980.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,446.80 : 656,503.80 = 279,816.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,446.80/656,503.80 = 279,816.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,446.80x = 656,503.80 × 279,816.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,446.80x = 183,700,529,902.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,700,529,902.32/438,446.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,980.20

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