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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046,292.50, 1,569,453.60 and 298,338.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046,292.50, 1,569,453.60 and 298,338.50 is: 447,511.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046,292.50 : 1,569,453.60 = 298,338.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046,292.50/1,569,453.60 = 298,338.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046,292.50x = 1,569,453.60 × 298,338.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046,292.50x = 468,228,432,843.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,228,432,843.60/1,046,292.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,511.98

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