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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,460.30, 447,707.93 and 85,211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,460.30, 447,707.93 and 85,211.80 is: 127,822.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,460.30 : 447,707.93 = 85,211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,460.30/447,707.93 = 85,211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,460.30x = 447,707.93 × 85,211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,460.30x = 38,149,997,044.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,149,997,044.25/298,460.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,822.69

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