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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,621.40, 657,932.10 and 289,030.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,621.40, 657,932.10 and 289,030.60 is: 433,545.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,621.40 : 657,932.10 = 289,030.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,621.40/657,932.10 = 289,030.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,621.40x = 657,932.10 × 289,030.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,621.40x = 190,162,509,622.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,162,509,622.26/438,621.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,545.90

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