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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,323.98, 444,609.02 and 189,828

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,323.98, 444,609.02 and 189,828 is: 284,820.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,323.98 : 444,609.02 = 189,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,323.98/444,609.02 = 189,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,323.98x = 444,609.02 × 189,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,323.98x = 84,399,241,048.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,399,241,048.56/296,323.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,820.83

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