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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,712.40, 659,568.60 and 282,248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,712.40, 659,568.60 and 282,248.40 is: 423,372.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,712.40 : 659,568.60 = 282,248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,712.40/659,568.60 = 282,248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,712.40x = 659,568.60 × 282,248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,712.40x = 186,162,182,040.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,162,182,040.24/439,712.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,372.60

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