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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,177.80, 657,266.70 and 290,433.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,177.80, 657,266.70 and 290,433.80 is: 435,650.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,177.80 : 657,266.70 = 290,433.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,177.80/657,266.70 = 290,433.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,177.80x = 657,266.70 × 290,433.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,177.80x = 190,892,465,294.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,892,465,294.46/438,177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,650.70

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