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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,873.60, 658,310.40 and 404,313.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,873.60, 658,310.40 and 404,313.60 is: 606,470.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,873.60 : 658,310.40 = 404,313.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,873.60/658,310.40 = 404,313.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,873.60x = 658,310.40 × 404,313.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,873.60x = 266,163,847,741.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,163,847,741.44/438,873.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,470.40

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