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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,663.60, 657,995.40 and 371,012.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,663.60, 657,995.40 and 371,012.40 is: 556,518.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,663.60 : 657,995.40 = 371,012.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,663.60/657,995.40 = 371,012.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,663.60x = 657,995.40 × 371,012.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,663.60x = 244,124,452,542.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,124,452,542.96/438,663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,518.60

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