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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,657.80, 658,245.90 and 289,329.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,657.80, 658,245.90 and 289,329.80 is: 434,165.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,657.80 : 658,245.90 = 289,329.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,657.80/658,245.90 = 289,329.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,657.80x = 658,245.90 × 289,329.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,657.80x = 190,450,154,597.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,450,154,597.82/438,657.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,165.66

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