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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,990.13, 658,860.18 and 312,938.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,990.13, 658,860.18 and 312,938.74 is: 469,675.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,990.13 : 658,860.18 = 312,938.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,990.13/658,860.18 = 312,938.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,990.13x = 658,860.18 × 312,938.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,990.13x = 206,182,874,215.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,182,874,215.43/438,990.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,675.42

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