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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,851.60, 573,240.60 and 299,907.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,851.60, 573,240.60 and 299,907.60 is: 449,049.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,851.60 : 573,240.60 = 299,907.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,851.60/573,240.60 = 299,907.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,851.60x = 573,240.60 × 299,907.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,851.60x = 171,919,212,568.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,919,212,568.56/382,851.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,049.22

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