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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,617.60, 447,926.40 and 219,885.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,617.60, 447,926.40 and 219,885.60 is: 329,828.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,617.60 : 447,926.40 = 219,885.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,617.60/447,926.40 = 219,885.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,617.60x = 447,926.40 × 219,885.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,617.60x = 98,492,565,219.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,492,565,219.84/298,617.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,828.40

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