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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,911.20, 658,366.80 and 368,052.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,911.20, 658,366.80 and 368,052.40 is: 552,078.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,911.20 : 658,366.80 = 368,052.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,911.20/658,366.80 = 368,052.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,911.20x = 658,366.80 × 368,052.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,911.20x = 242,313,480,820.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,313,480,820.32/438,911.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,078.60

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