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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,724.30, 657,102.30 and 359,992.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,724.30, 657,102.30 and 359,992.30 is: 539,180.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,724.30 : 657,102.30 = 359,992.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,724.30/657,102.30 = 359,992.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,724.30x = 657,102.30 × 359,992.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,724.30x = 236,551,768,312.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,551,768,312.29/438,724.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,180.91

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