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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,181.80, 657,272.70 and 290,437.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,181.80, 657,272.70 and 290,437.80 is: 435,656.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,181.80 : 657,272.70 = 290,437.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,181.80/657,272.70 = 290,437.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,181.80x = 657,272.70 × 290,437.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,181.80x = 190,896,836,988.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,896,836,988.06/438,181.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,656.70

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