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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,041.39, 427,271.89 and 299,848.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,041.39, 427,271.89 and 299,848.24 is: 415,907.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,041.39 : 427,271.89 = 299,848.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,041.39/427,271.89 = 299,848.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,041.39x = 427,271.89 × 299,848.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,041.39x = 128,116,724,217.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,116,724,217.97/308,041.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,907.50

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