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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,026.28, 921,457.96 and 438,595.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,026.28, 921,457.96 and 438,595.40 is: 604,987.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,026.28 : 921,457.96 = 438,595.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,026.28/921,457.96 = 438,595.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,026.28x = 921,457.96 × 438,595.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,026.28x = 404,147,222,549.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,147,222,549.38/668,026.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,987.01

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