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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,775.60, 659,663.40 and 387,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,775.60, 659,663.40 and 387,244.40 is: 580,866.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,775.60 : 659,663.40 = 387,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,775.60/659,663.40 = 387,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,775.60x = 659,663.40 × 387,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,775.60x = 255,450,957,534.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,450,957,534.96/439,775.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,866.60

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