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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,509.68, 658,582.50 and 304,836.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,509.68, 658,582.50 and 304,836.68 is: 456,781.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,509.68 : 658,582.50 = 304,836.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,509.68/658,582.50 = 304,836.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,509.68x = 658,582.50 × 304,836.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,509.68x = 200,760,102,806.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,760,102,806.10/439,509.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,781.98

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