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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,718.60, 657,609.60 and 368,859.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,718.60, 657,609.60 and 368,859.80 is: 551,638.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,718.60 : 657,609.60 = 368,859.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,718.60/657,609.60 = 368,859.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,718.60x = 657,609.60 × 368,859.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,718.60x = 242,565,745,534.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,565,745,534.08/439,718.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,638.58

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