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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,723.30, 657,100.80 and 359,991.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,723.30, 657,100.80 and 359,991.30 is: 539,179.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,723.30 : 657,100.80 = 359,991.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,723.30/657,100.80 = 359,991.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,723.30x = 657,100.80 × 359,991.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,723.30x = 236,550,571,223.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,550,571,223.04/438,723.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,179.41

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