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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,382.82, 481,208.04 and 298,632

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,382.82, 481,208.04 and 298,632 is: 445,756.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,382.82 : 481,208.04 = 298,632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,382.82/481,208.04 = 298,632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,382.82x = 481,208.04 × 298,632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,382.82x = 143,704,119,401.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,704,119,401.28/322,382.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,756.13

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