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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,813.40, 457,220.10 and 298,981.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,813.40, 457,220.10 and 298,981.40 is: 448,472.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,813.40 : 457,220.10 = 298,981.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,813.40/457,220.10 = 298,981.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,813.40x = 457,220.10 × 298,981.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,813.40x = 136,700,305,606.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,700,305,606.14/304,813.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,472.10

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