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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,134.30, 657,201.45 and 298,166.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,134.30, 657,201.45 and 298,166.30 is: 447,249.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,134.30 : 657,201.45 = 298,166.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,134.30/657,201.45 = 298,166.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,134.30x = 657,201.45 × 298,166.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,134.30x = 195,955,324,701.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,955,324,701.14/438,134.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,249.45

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