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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,812.30, 659,718.45 and 400,446.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,812.30, 659,718.45 and 400,446.30 is: 600,669.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,812.30 : 659,718.45 = 400,446.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,812.30/659,718.45 = 400,446.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,812.30x = 659,718.45 × 400,446.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,812.30x = 264,181,812,344.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,181,812,344.24/439,812.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,669.45

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