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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,807.60, 658,211.40 and 404,593.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,807.60, 658,211.40 and 404,593.20 is: 606,889.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,807.60 : 658,211.40 = 404,593.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,807.60/658,211.40 = 404,593.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,807.60x = 658,211.40 × 404,593.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,807.60x = 266,307,856,602.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,307,856,602.48/438,807.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,889.80

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