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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,264.72, 517,817.88 and 298,977.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,264.72, 517,817.88 and 298,977.30 is: 412,550.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,264.72 : 517,817.88 = 298,977.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,264.72/517,817.88 = 298,977.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,264.72x = 517,817.88 × 298,977.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,264.72x = 154,815,791,654.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,815,791,654.12/375,264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,550.88

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