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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398,220.98, 597,418.90 and 292,720.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398,220.98, 597,418.90 and 292,720.10 is: 439,144.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398,220.98 : 597,418.90 = 292,720.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398,220.98/597,418.90 = 292,720.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398,220.98x = 597,418.90 × 292,720.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398,220.98x = 174,876,520,149.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,876,520,149.89/398,220.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,144.42

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