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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,712.20, 658,845.90 and 339,114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,712.20, 658,845.90 and 339,114.60 is: 509,272.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,712.20 : 658,845.90 = 339,114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,712.20/658,845.90 = 339,114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,712.20x = 658,845.90 × 339,114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,712.20x = 223,424,263,840.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,424,263,840.14/438,712.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,272.97

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