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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,611.60, 659,417.40 and 368,752.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,611.60, 659,417.40 and 368,752.80 is: 553,129.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,611.60 : 659,417.40 = 368,752.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,611.60/659,417.40 = 368,752.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,611.60x = 659,417.40 × 368,752.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,611.60x = 243,162,012,618.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,162,012,618.72/439,611.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,129.20

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