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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,557.24, 412,533.60 and 238,622.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,557.24, 412,533.60 and 238,622.49 is: 329,718.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,557.24 : 412,533.60 = 238,622.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,557.24/412,533.60 = 238,622.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,557.24x = 412,533.60 × 238,622.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,557.24x = 98,439,794,840.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,439,794,840.66/298,557.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,718.33

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