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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,936.66, 658,357.14 and 297,689.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,936.66, 658,357.14 and 297,689.27 is: 446,501.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,936.66 : 658,357.14 = 297,689.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,936.66/658,357.14 = 297,689.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,936.66x = 658,357.14 × 297,689.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,936.66x = 195,985,853,114.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,985,853,114.10/438,936.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,501.45

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