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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,087.80, 657,131.70 and 298,119.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,087.80, 657,131.70 and 298,119.80 is: 447,179.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,087.80 : 657,131.70 = 298,119.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,087.80/657,131.70 = 298,119.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,087.80x = 657,131.70 × 298,119.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,087.80x = 195,903,970,977.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,903,970,977.66/438,087.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,179.70

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