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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,020.80, 657,031.20 and 298,052.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,020.80, 657,031.20 and 298,052.80 is: 447,079.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,020.80 : 657,031.20 = 298,052.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,020.80/657,031.20 = 298,052.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,020.80x = 657,031.20 × 298,052.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,020.80x = 195,829,988,847.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,829,988,847.36/438,020.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,079.20

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