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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,579.68, 658,899.60 and 314,541.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,579.68, 658,899.60 and 314,541.60 is: 471,476.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,579.68 : 658,899.60 = 314,541.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,579.68/658,899.60 = 314,541.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,579.68x = 658,899.60 × 314,541.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,579.68x = 207,251,334,423.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,251,334,423.36/439,579.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,476.15

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