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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,807.60, 448,211.40 and 277,812.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,807.60, 448,211.40 and 277,812.40 is: 416,718.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,807.60 : 448,211.40 = 277,812.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,807.60/448,211.40 = 277,812.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,807.60x = 448,211.40 × 277,812.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,807.60x = 124,518,684,741.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,518,684,741.36/298,807.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,718.60

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