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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,988, 447,118.50 and 223,140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,988, 447,118.50 and 223,140.08 is: 333,692.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,988 : 447,118.50 = 223,140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,988/447,118.50 = 223,140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,988x = 447,118.50 × 223,140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,988x = 99,770,057,859.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,770,057,859.48/298,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,692.52

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