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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,844.70, 657,202.93 and 303,529.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,844.70, 657,202.93 and 303,529.01 is: 454,557.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,844.70 : 657,202.93 = 303,529.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,844.70/657,202.93 = 303,529.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,844.70x = 657,202.93 × 303,529.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,844.70x = 199,480,150,667.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,480,150,667.16/438,844.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,557.50

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