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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,305.60, 976,958.40 and 438,729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,305.60, 976,958.40 and 438,729.20 is: 658,093.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,305.60 : 976,958.40 = 438,729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,305.60/976,958.40 = 438,729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,305.60x = 976,958.40 × 438,729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,305.60x = 428,620,177,265.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,620,177,265.28/651,305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,093.80

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