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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,799.02, 658,323.96 and 259,048.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,799.02, 658,323.96 and 259,048.45 is: 388,646.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,799.02 : 658,323.96 = 259,048.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,799.02/658,323.96 = 259,048.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,799.02x = 658,323.96 × 259,048.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,799.02x = 170,537,801,435.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,537,801,435.86/438,799.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,646.72

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