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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,974.27, 412,480.98 and 191,603.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,974.27, 412,480.98 and 191,603.46 is: 264,346.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,974.27 : 412,480.98 = 191,603.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,974.27/412,480.98 = 191,603.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,974.27x = 412,480.98 × 191,603.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,974.27x = 79,032,782,952.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,032,782,952.19/298,974.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,346.44

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