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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,828.40, 457,242.60 and 298,996.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,828.40, 457,242.60 and 298,996.40 is: 448,494.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,828.40 : 457,242.60 = 298,996.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,828.40/457,242.60 = 298,996.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,828.40x = 457,242.60 × 298,996.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,828.40x = 136,713,891,326.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,713,891,326.64/304,828.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,494.60

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