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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,714.88, 439,240.68 and 298,490.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,714.88, 439,240.68 and 298,490.56 is: 411,368.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,714.88 : 439,240.68 = 298,490.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,714.88/439,240.68 = 298,490.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,714.88x = 439,240.68 × 298,490.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,714.88x = 131,109,196,547.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,109,196,547.98/318,714.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,368.29

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