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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,741.47, 658,321.19 and 304,013.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,741.47, 658,321.19 and 304,013.32 is: 456,164.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,741.47 : 658,321.19 = 304,013.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,741.47/658,321.19 = 304,013.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,741.47x = 658,321.19 × 304,013.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,741.47x = 200,138,410,598.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,138,410,598.25/438,741.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,164.79

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