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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,638.43, 409,248.03 and 219,299.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,638.43, 409,248.03 and 219,299.78 is: 302,550.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,638.43 : 409,248.03 = 219,299.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,638.43/409,248.03 = 219,299.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,638.43x = 409,248.03 × 219,299.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,638.43x = 89,748,000,898.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,748,000,898.19/296,638.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,550.15

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