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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,008.80, 657,013.20 and 298,040.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,008.80, 657,013.20 and 298,040.80 is: 447,061.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,008.80 : 657,013.20 = 298,040.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,008.80/657,013.20 = 298,040.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,008.80x = 657,013.20 × 298,040.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,008.80x = 195,816,739,738.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,816,739,738.56/438,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,061.20

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