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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,034.40, 571,885.20 and 298,053.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,034.40, 571,885.20 and 298,053.60 is: 446,170.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,034.40 : 571,885.20 = 298,053.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,034.40/571,885.20 = 298,053.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,034.40x = 571,885.20 × 298,053.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,034.40x = 170,452,442,646.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,452,442,646.72/382,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,170.40

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