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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,899.78, 660,316.26 and 389,625.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,899.78, 660,316.26 and 389,625.18 is: 584,851.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,899.78 : 660,316.26 = 389,625.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,899.78/660,316.26 = 389,625.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,899.78x = 660,316.26 × 389,625.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,899.78x = 257,275,841,659.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,275,841,659.43/439,899.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,851.04

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