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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,754.30, 657,147.30 and 360,022.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,754.30, 657,147.30 and 360,022.30 is: 539,225.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,754.30 : 657,147.30 = 360,022.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,754.30/657,147.30 = 360,022.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,754.30x = 657,147.30 × 360,022.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,754.30x = 236,587,682,384.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,587,682,384.79/438,754.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,225.90

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