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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,464.60, 449,196.90 and 215,046.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,464.60, 449,196.90 and 215,046.40 is: 322,569.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,464.60 : 449,196.90 = 215,046.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,464.60/449,196.90 = 215,046.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,464.60x = 449,196.90 × 215,046.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,464.60x = 96,598,176,236.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,598,176,236.16/299,464.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,569.60

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