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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,086.30, 657,129.45 and 298,118.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,086.30, 657,129.45 and 298,118.30 is: 447,177.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,086.30 : 657,129.45 = 298,118.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,086.30/657,129.45 = 298,118.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,086.30x = 657,129.45 × 298,118.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,086.30x = 195,902,314,513.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,902,314,513.94/438,086.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,177.45

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