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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,712.40, 659,568.60 and 385,474.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,712.40, 659,568.60 and 385,474.80 is: 578,212.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,712.40 : 659,568.60 = 385,474.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,712.40/659,568.60 = 385,474.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,712.40x = 659,568.60 × 385,474.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,712.40x = 254,247,074,171.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,247,074,171.28/439,712.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,212.20

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