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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,283.52, 447,865.92 and 199,061.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,283.52, 447,865.92 and 199,061.76 is: 298,886.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,283.52 : 447,865.92 = 199,061.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,283.52/447,865.92 = 199,061.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,283.52x = 447,865.92 × 199,061.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,283.52x = 89,152,978,279.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,152,978,279.22/298,283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,886.70

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