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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,800.02, 658,325.46 and 259,049.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,800.02, 658,325.46 and 259,049.45 is: 388,648.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,800.02 : 658,325.46 = 259,049.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,800.02/658,325.46 = 259,049.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,800.02x = 658,325.46 × 259,049.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,800.02x = 170,538,848,334.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,538,848,334.00/438,800.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,648.22

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