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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,717.60, 657,608.10 and 368,858.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,717.60, 657,608.10 and 368,858.80 is: 551,637.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,717.60 : 657,608.10 = 368,858.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,717.60/657,608.10 = 368,858.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,717.60x = 657,608.10 × 368,858.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,717.60x = 242,564,534,636.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,564,534,636.28/439,717.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,637.08

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