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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,426.30, 657,639.45 and 296,708.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,426.30, 657,639.45 and 296,708.70 is: 445,063.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,426.30 : 657,639.45 = 296,708.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,426.30/657,639.45 = 296,708.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,426.30x = 657,639.45 × 296,708.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,426.30x = 195,127,346,278.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,127,346,278.22/438,426.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,063.05

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