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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,775.40, 659,663.10 and 385,537.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,775.40, 659,663.10 and 385,537.80 is: 578,306.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,775.40 : 659,663.10 = 385,537.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,775.40/659,663.10 = 385,537.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,775.40x = 659,663.10 × 385,537.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,775.40x = 254,325,060,315.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,325,060,315.18/439,775.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,306.70

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