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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,712.70, 659,569.05 and 388,974.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,712.70, 659,569.05 and 388,974.30 is: 583,461.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,712.70 : 659,569.05 = 388,974.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,712.70/659,569.05 = 388,974.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,712.70x = 659,569.05 × 388,974.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,712.70x = 256,555,409,525.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,555,409,525.42/439,712.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,461.45

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