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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,464.70, 590,197.05 and 298,986.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,464.70, 590,197.05 and 298,986.30 is: 448,479.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,464.70 : 590,197.05 = 298,986.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,464.70/590,197.05 = 298,986.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,464.70x = 590,197.05 × 298,986.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,464.70x = 176,460,832,250.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,460,832,250.42/393,464.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,479.45

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