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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,666.60, 657,999.90 and 371,015.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,666.60, 657,999.90 and 371,015.40 is: 556,523.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,666.60 : 657,999.90 = 371,015.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,666.60/657,999.90 = 371,015.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,666.60x = 657,999.90 × 371,015.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,666.60x = 244,128,096,098.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,128,096,098.46/438,666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,523.10

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