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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,978.32, 657,780.60 and 339,383.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,978.32, 657,780.60 and 339,383.96 is: 508,544.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,978.32 : 657,780.60 = 339,383.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,978.32/657,780.60 = 339,383.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,978.32x = 657,780.60 × 339,383.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,978.32x = 223,240,184,839.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,240,184,839.18/438,978.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,544.90

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