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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,051.30, 657,076.95 and 298,083.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,051.30, 657,076.95 and 298,083.30 is: 447,124.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,051.30 : 657,076.95 = 298,083.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,051.30/657,076.95 = 298,083.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,051.30x = 657,076.95 × 298,083.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,051.30x = 195,863,665,609.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,863,665,609.94/438,051.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,124.95

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