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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,978.76, 659,342.94 and 414,220.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,978.76, 659,342.94 and 414,220.84 is: 622,156.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,978.76 : 659,342.94 = 414,220.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,978.76/659,342.94 = 414,220.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,978.76x = 659,342.94 × 414,220.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,978.76x = 273,113,586,454.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,113,586,454.87/438,978.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,156.72

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