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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,511.02, 447,982.95 and 223,832.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,511.02, 447,982.95 and 223,832.26 is: 335,910.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,511.02 : 447,982.95 = 223,832.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,511.02/447,982.95 = 223,832.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,511.02x = 447,982.95 × 223,832.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,511.02x = 100,273,032,780.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,273,032,780.89/298,511.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,910.66

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