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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,005.80, 657,008.70 and 298,037.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,005.80, 657,008.70 and 298,037.80 is: 447,056.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,005.80 : 657,008.70 = 298,037.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,005.80/657,008.70 = 298,037.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,005.80x = 657,008.70 × 298,037.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,005.80x = 195,813,427,528.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,813,427,528.86/438,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,056.70

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