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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,961.60, 448,442.40 and 220,229.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,961.60, 448,442.40 and 220,229.60 is: 330,344.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,961.60 : 448,442.40 = 220,229.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,961.60/448,442.40 = 220,229.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,961.60x = 448,442.40 × 220,229.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,961.60x = 98,760,290,375.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,760,290,375.04/298,961.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,344.40

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