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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,976.10, 448,464.15 and 287,312.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,976.10, 448,464.15 and 287,312.10 is: 430,968.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,976.10 : 448,464.15 = 287,312.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,976.10/448,464.15 = 287,312.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,976.10x = 448,464.15 × 287,312.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,976.10x = 128,849,176,711.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,849,176,711.22/298,976.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,968.15

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