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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,450.40, 657,675.60 and 349,220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,450.40, 657,675.60 and 349,220.80 is: 523,831.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,450.40 : 657,675.60 = 349,220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,450.40/657,675.60 = 349,220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,450.40x = 657,675.60 × 349,220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,450.40x = 229,673,999,172.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,673,999,172.48/438,450.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,831.20

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