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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,834.52, 412,795.44 and 238,825.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,834.52, 412,795.44 and 238,825.76 is: 329,902.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,834.52 : 412,795.44 = 238,825.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,834.52/412,795.44 = 238,825.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,834.52x = 412,795.44 × 238,825.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,834.52x = 98,586,184,682.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,586,184,682.53/298,834.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,902.26

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