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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,865.60, 658,298.40 and 404,305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,865.60, 658,298.40 and 404,305.60 is: 606,458.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,865.60 : 658,298.40 = 404,305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,865.60/658,298.40 = 404,305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,865.60x = 658,298.40 × 404,305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,865.60x = 266,153,729,591.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,153,729,591.04/438,865.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,458.40

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