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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,445.86, 412,007.44 and 230,309.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,445.86, 412,007.44 and 230,309.74 is: 317,944.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,445.86 : 412,007.44 = 230,309.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,445.86/412,007.44 = 230,309.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,445.86x = 412,007.44 × 230,309.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,445.86x = 94,889,326,384.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,889,326,384.47/298,445.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,944.86

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