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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,621.40, 658,194.58 and 402,929.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,621.40, 658,194.58 and 402,929.56 is: 604,635.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,621.40 : 658,194.58 = 402,929.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,621.40/658,194.58 = 402,929.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,621.40x = 658,194.58 × 402,929.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,621.40x = 265,206,052,513.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,206,052,513.79/438,621.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,635.46

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