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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,536.24, 868,394.79 and 438,398.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,536.24, 868,394.79 and 438,398.46 is: 605,697.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,536.24 : 868,394.79 = 438,398.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,536.24/868,394.79 = 438,398.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,536.24x = 868,394.79 × 438,398.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,536.24x = 380,702,938,608.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,702,938,608.02/628,536.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,697.67

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