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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,158.00, 517,246.80 and 298,496.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,158.00, 517,246.80 and 298,496.36 is: 411,550.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,158.00 : 517,246.80 = 298,496.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,158.00/517,246.80 = 298,496.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,158.00x = 517,246.80 × 298,496.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,158.00x = 154,396,284,435.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,396,284,435.41/375,158.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,550.03

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