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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,939.20, 658,408.80 and 297,221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,939.20, 658,408.80 and 297,221.60 is: 445,832.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,939.20 : 658,408.80 = 297,221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,939.20/658,408.80 = 297,221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,939.20x = 658,408.80 × 297,221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,939.20x = 195,693,316,990.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,693,316,990.08/438,939.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,832.40

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