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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,332.17, 449,335.96 and 298,627.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,332.17, 449,335.96 and 298,627.58 is: 445,302.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,332.17 : 449,335.96 = 298,627.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,332.17/449,335.96 = 298,627.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,332.17x = 449,335.96 × 298,627.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,332.17x = 134,184,110,718.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,184,110,718.55/301,332.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,302.97

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