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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,785.44, 657,901.68 and 372,248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,785.44, 657,901.68 and 372,248.80 is: 558,138.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,785.44 : 657,901.68 = 372,248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,785.44/657,901.68 = 372,248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,785.44x = 657,901.68 × 372,248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,785.44x = 244,903,110,897.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,903,110,897.98/438,785.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,138.64

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