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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,052.90, 448,579.35 and 299,052.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,052.90, 448,579.35 and 299,052.90 is: 448,579.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,052.90 : 448,579.35 = 299,052.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,052.90/448,579.35 = 299,052.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,052.90x = 448,579.35 × 299,052.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,052.90x = 134,148,955,497.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,148,955,497.62/299,052.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,579.35

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