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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,717.60, 658,076.40 and 286,502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,717.60, 658,076.40 and 286,502.40 is: 429,753.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,717.60 : 658,076.40 = 286,502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,717.60/658,076.40 = 286,502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,717.60x = 658,076.40 × 286,502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,717.60x = 188,540,467,983.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,540,467,983.36/438,717.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,753.60

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