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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,906.40, 658,359.60 and 289,315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,906.40, 658,359.60 and 289,315.60 is: 433,973.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,906.40 : 658,359.60 = 289,315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,906.40/658,359.60 = 289,315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,906.40x = 658,359.60 × 289,315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,906.40x = 190,473,702,689.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,473,702,689.76/438,906.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,973.40

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