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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,022.40, 571,867.20 and 298,041.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,022.40, 571,867.20 and 298,041.60 is: 446,152.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,022.40 : 571,867.20 = 298,041.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,022.40/571,867.20 = 298,041.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,022.40x = 571,867.20 × 298,041.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,022.40x = 170,440,215,275.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,440,215,275.52/382,022.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,152.41

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