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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,821.20, 658,231.80 and 367,962.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,821.20, 658,231.80 and 367,962.40 is: 551,943.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,821.20 : 658,231.80 = 367,962.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,821.20/658,231.80 = 367,962.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,821.20x = 658,231.80 × 367,962.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,821.20x = 242,204,552,884.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,204,552,884.32/438,821.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,943.60

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