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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,783.60, 658,175.40 and 404,223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,783.60, 658,175.40 and 404,223.60 is: 606,335.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,783.60 : 658,175.40 = 404,223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,783.60/658,175.40 = 404,223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,783.60x = 658,175.40 × 404,223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,783.60x = 266,050,029,619.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,050,029,619.44/438,783.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,335.40

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