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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,905.60, 658,358.40 and 386,374.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,905.60, 658,358.40 and 386,374.40 is: 579,561.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,905.60 : 658,358.40 = 386,374.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,905.60/658,358.40 = 386,374.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,905.60x = 658,358.40 × 386,374.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,905.60x = 254,372,831,784.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,372,831,784.96/438,905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,561.60

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