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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,643.20, 657,964.80 and 249,030.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,643.20, 657,964.80 and 249,030.30 is: 373,545.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,643.20 : 657,964.80 = 249,030.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,643.20/657,964.80 = 249,030.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,643.20x = 657,964.80 × 249,030.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,643.20x = 163,853,171,533.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,853,171,533.44/438,643.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,545.45

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