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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,977.60, 658,466.40 and 404,417.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,977.60, 658,466.40 and 404,417.60 is: 606,626.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,977.60 : 658,466.40 = 404,417.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,977.60/658,466.40 = 404,417.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,977.60x = 658,466.40 × 404,417.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,977.60x = 266,295,401,168.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,295,401,168.64/438,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,626.40

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