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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,907.60, 658,361.40 and 404,693.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,907.60, 658,361.40 and 404,693.20 is: 607,039.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,907.60 : 658,361.40 = 404,693.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,907.60/658,361.40 = 404,693.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,907.60x = 658,361.40 × 404,693.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,907.60x = 266,434,381,722.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,434,381,722.48/438,907.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,039.80

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