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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,790.44, 657,909.18 and 372,253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,790.44, 657,909.18 and 372,253.80 is: 558,146.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,790.44 : 657,909.18 = 372,253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,790.44/657,909.18 = 372,253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,790.44x = 657,909.18 × 372,253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,790.44x = 244,909,192,309.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,909,192,309.88/438,790.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,146.14

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