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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,467.60, 657,701.40 and 286,252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,467.60, 657,701.40 and 286,252.40 is: 429,378.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,467.60 : 657,701.40 = 286,252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,467.60/657,701.40 = 286,252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,467.60x = 657,701.40 × 286,252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,467.60x = 188,268,604,233.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,268,604,233.36/438,467.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,378.60

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