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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,769.30, 657,169.80 and 360,037.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,769.30, 657,169.80 and 360,037.30 is: 539,248.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,769.30 : 657,169.80 = 360,037.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,769.30/657,169.80 = 360,037.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,769.30x = 657,169.80 × 360,037.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,769.30x = 236,605,640,433.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,605,640,433.54/438,769.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,248.39

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