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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,394.19, 537,607.23 and 298,575.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,394.19, 537,607.23 and 298,575.67 is: 412,220.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,394.19 : 537,607.23 = 298,575.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,394.19/537,607.23 = 298,575.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,394.19x = 537,607.23 × 298,575.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,394.19x = 160,516,437,401.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,516,437,401.22/389,394.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,220.94

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