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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,911.28, 658,372.39 and 428,953.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,911.28, 658,372.39 and 428,953.88 is: 640,517.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,911.28 : 658,372.39 = 428,953.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,911.28/658,372.39 = 428,953.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,911.28x = 658,372.39 × 428,953.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,911.28x = 282,411,391,175.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,411,391,175.37/440,911.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,517.50

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