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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,665.60, 657,998.40 and 371,014.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,665.60, 657,998.40 and 371,014.40 is: 556,521.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,665.60 : 657,998.40 = 371,014.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,665.60/657,998.40 = 371,014.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,665.60x = 657,998.40 × 371,014.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,665.60x = 244,126,881,576.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,126,881,576.96/438,665.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,521.60

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