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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,145.60, 532,718.40 and 299,158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,145.60, 532,718.40 and 299,158.40 is: 448,737.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,145.60 : 532,718.40 = 299,158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,145.60/532,718.40 = 299,158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,145.60x = 532,718.40 × 299,158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,145.60x = 159,367,184,194.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,367,184,194.56/355,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,737.60

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