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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,979.20, 658,468.80 and 297,974.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,979.20, 658,468.80 and 297,974.40 is: 446,961.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,979.20 : 658,468.80 = 297,974.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,979.20/658,468.80 = 297,974.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,979.20x = 658,468.80 × 297,974.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,979.20x = 196,206,845,598.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,206,845,598.72/438,979.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,961.60

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