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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,725.30, 657,103.80 and 359,993.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,725.30, 657,103.80 and 359,993.30 is: 539,182.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,725.30 : 657,103.80 = 359,993.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,725.30/657,103.80 = 359,993.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,725.30x = 657,103.80 × 359,993.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,725.30x = 236,552,965,404.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,552,965,404.54/438,725.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,182.41

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