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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615,688.60, 921,564.60 and 438,541.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615,688.60, 921,564.60 and 438,541.60 is: 656,410.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615,688.60 : 921,564.60 = 438,541.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615,688.60/921,564.60 = 438,541.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615,688.60x = 921,564.60 × 438,541.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615,688.60x = 404,144,414,187.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,144,414,187.36/615,688.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,410.42

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