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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,049.20, 657,073.80 and 305,079.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,049.20, 657,073.80 and 305,079.60 is: 457,619.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,049.20 : 657,073.80 = 305,079.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,049.20/657,073.80 = 305,079.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,049.20x = 657,073.80 × 305,079.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,049.20x = 200,459,812,074.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,459,812,074.48/438,049.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,619.40

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