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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,204.56, 473,317.79 and 298,803.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,204.56, 473,317.79 and 298,803.18 is: 410,886.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,204.56 : 473,317.79 = 298,803.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,204.56/473,317.79 = 298,803.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,204.56x = 473,317.79 × 298,803.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,204.56x = 141,428,860,802.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,428,860,802.57/344,204.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,886.08

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