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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,678.40, 658,017.60 and 333,702.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,678.40, 658,017.60 and 333,702.40 is: 500,553.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,678.40 : 658,017.60 = 333,702.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,678.40/658,017.60 = 333,702.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,678.40x = 658,017.60 × 333,702.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,678.40x = 219,582,052,362.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,582,052,362.24/438,678.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,553.60

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