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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615,691.60, 921,569.10 and 438,544.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615,691.60, 921,569.10 and 438,544.60 is: 656,414.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615,691.60 : 921,569.10 = 438,544.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615,691.60/921,569.10 = 438,544.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615,691.60x = 921,569.10 × 438,544.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615,691.60x = 404,149,152,331.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,149,152,331.86/615,691.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,414.92

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