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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,733.12, 553,235.76 and 298,308.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,733.12, 553,235.76 and 298,308.48 is: 447,572.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,733.12 : 553,235.76 = 298,308.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,733.12/553,235.76 = 298,308.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,733.12x = 553,235.76 × 298,308.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,733.12x = 165,034,918,647.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,034,918,647.25/368,733.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,572.81

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