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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,700.80, 658,051.20 and 388,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,700.80, 658,051.20 and 388,837.20 is: 583,255.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,700.80 : 658,051.20 = 388,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,700.80/658,051.20 = 388,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,700.80x = 658,051.20 × 388,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,700.80x = 255,874,786,064.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,874,786,064.64/438,700.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,255.80

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