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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,985.14, 559,481.61 and 298,578.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,985.14, 559,481.61 and 298,578.29 is: 447,870.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,985.14 : 559,481.61 = 298,578.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,985.14/559,481.61 = 298,578.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,985.14x = 559,481.61 × 298,578.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,985.14x = 167,049,059,602.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,049,059,602.84/372,985.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,870.55

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