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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,785.40, 941,678.10 and 438,828.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,785.40, 941,678.10 and 438,828.60 is: 658,242.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,785.40 : 941,678.10 = 438,828.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,785.40/941,678.10 = 438,828.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,785.40x = 941,678.10 × 438,828.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,785.40x = 413,235,282,273.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,235,282,273.66/627,785.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,242.90

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