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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,995.20, 665,992.80 and 388,699.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,995.20, 665,992.80 and 388,699.20 is: 583,048.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,995.20 : 665,992.80 = 388,699.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,995.20/665,992.80 = 388,699.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,995.20x = 665,992.80 × 388,699.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,995.20x = 258,870,868,565.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,870,868,565.76/443,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,048.80

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