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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,989.91, 559,488.74 and 298,583.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,989.91, 559,488.74 and 298,583.04 is: 447,877.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,989.91 : 559,488.74 = 298,583.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,989.91/559,488.74 = 298,583.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,989.91x = 559,488.74 × 298,583.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,989.91x = 167,053,848,834.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,053,848,834.97/372,989.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,877.66

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