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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,005.06, 559,511.52 and 298,598.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,005.06, 559,511.52 and 298,598.19 is: 447,900.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,005.06 : 559,511.52 = 298,598.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,005.06/559,511.52 = 298,598.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,005.06x = 559,511.52 × 298,598.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,005.06x = 167,069,127,156.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,069,127,156.15/373,005.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,900.43

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