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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,809.60, 658,214.40 and 438,809.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,809.60, 658,214.40 and 438,809.60 is: 658,214.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,809.60 : 658,214.40 = 438,809.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,809.60/658,214.40 = 438,809.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,809.60x = 658,214.40 × 438,809.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,809.60x = 288,830,797,578.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,830,797,578.24/438,809.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,214.40

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