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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,861.20, 658,291.80 and 368,002.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,861.20, 658,291.80 and 368,002.40 is: 552,003.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,861.20 : 658,291.80 = 368,002.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,861.20/658,291.80 = 368,002.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,861.20x = 658,291.80 × 368,002.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,861.20x = 242,252,962,300.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,252,962,300.32/438,861.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,003.60

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