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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,296.80, 957,445.20 and 439,231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,296.80, 957,445.20 and 439,231.20 is: 658,846.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,296.80 : 957,445.20 = 439,231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,296.80/957,445.20 = 439,231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,296.80x = 957,445.20 × 439,231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,296.80x = 420,539,804,130.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,539,804,130.24/638,296.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,846.80

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