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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,808.40, 1,288,212.60 and 438,029.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,808.40, 1,288,212.60 and 438,029.60 is: 657,044.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,808.40 : 1,288,212.60 = 438,029.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,808.40/1,288,212.60 = 438,029.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,808.40x = 1,288,212.60 × 438,029.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,808.40x = 564,275,249,892.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,275,249,892.96/858,808.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,044.40

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