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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,179.73, 444,428.85 and 299,372.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,179.73, 444,428.85 and 299,372.02 is: 412,966.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,179.73 : 444,428.85 = 299,372.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,179.73/444,428.85 = 299,372.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,179.73x = 444,428.85 × 299,372.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,179.73x = 133,049,562,570.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,049,562,570.78/322,179.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,966.89

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