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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,458.38, 447,705.12 and 85,209.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,458.38, 447,705.12 and 85,209.90 is: 127,819.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,458.38 : 447,705.12 = 85,209.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,458.38/447,705.12 = 85,209.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,458.38x = 447,705.12 × 85,209.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,458.38x = 38,148,908,504.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,148,908,504.69/298,458.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,819.86

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