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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,435.20, 657,652.80 and 305,724.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,435.20, 657,652.80 and 305,724.80 is: 458,587.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,435.20 : 657,652.80 = 305,724.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,435.20/657,652.80 = 305,724.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,435.20x = 657,652.80 × 305,724.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,435.20x = 201,060,770,749.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,060,770,749.44/438,435.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,587.20

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