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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,629.40, 656,388.90 and 298,661.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,629.40, 656,388.90 and 298,661.40 is: 446,933.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,629.40 : 656,388.90 = 298,661.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,629.40/656,388.90 = 298,661.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,629.40x = 656,388.90 × 298,661.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,629.40x = 196,038,027,818.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,038,027,818.46/438,629.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,933.17

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