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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,713.20, 659,569.80 and 388,974.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,713.20, 659,569.80 and 388,974.80 is: 583,462.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,713.20 : 659,569.80 = 388,974.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,713.20/659,569.80 = 388,974.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,713.20x = 659,569.80 × 388,974.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,713.20x = 256,556,031,041.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,556,031,041.04/439,713.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,462.20

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