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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,218.40, 658,827.60 and 289,627.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,218.40, 658,827.60 and 289,627.60 is: 434,441.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,218.40 : 658,827.60 = 289,627.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,218.40/658,827.60 = 289,627.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,218.40x = 658,827.60 × 289,627.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,218.40x = 190,814,656,601.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,814,656,601.76/439,218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,441.40

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