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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,385.97, 837,672.35 and 438,438.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,385.97, 837,672.35 and 438,438.06 is: 657,730.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,385.97 : 837,672.35 = 438,438.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,385.97/837,672.35 = 438,438.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,385.97x = 837,672.35 × 438,438.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,385.97x = 367,267,437,857.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,267,437,857.45/558,385.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,730.42

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