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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,652.80, 657,266.40 and 396,662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,652.80, 657,266.40 and 396,662.40 is: 594,349.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,652.80 : 657,266.40 = 396,662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,652.80/657,266.40 = 396,662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,652.80x = 657,266.40 × 396,662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,652.80x = 260,712,867,663.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,712,867,663.36/438,652.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,349.03

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