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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,908.80, 659,863.20 and 400,542.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,908.80, 659,863.20 and 400,542.80 is: 600,814.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,908.80 : 659,863.20 = 400,542.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,908.80/659,863.20 = 400,542.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,908.80x = 659,863.20 × 400,542.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,908.80x = 264,303,453,744.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,303,453,744.96/439,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,814.20

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