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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,167.80, 657,251.70 and 290,423.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,167.80, 657,251.70 and 290,423.80 is: 435,635.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,167.80 : 657,251.70 = 290,423.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,167.80/657,251.70 = 290,423.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,167.80x = 657,251.70 × 290,423.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,167.80x = 190,881,536,270.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,881,536,270.46/438,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,635.70

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