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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,564.08, 447,776.40 and 85,326.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,564.08, 447,776.40 and 85,326.11 is: 127,969.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,564.08 : 447,776.40 = 85,326.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,564.08/447,776.40 = 85,326.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,564.08x = 447,776.40 × 85,326.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,564.08x = 38,207,018,122.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,207,018,122.06/298,564.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,969.24

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