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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,115.30, 598,672.95 and 294,139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,115.30, 598,672.95 and 294,139.30 is: 441,208.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,115.30 : 598,672.95 = 294,139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,115.30/598,672.95 = 294,139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,115.30x = 598,672.95 × 294,139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,115.30x = 176,093,242,441.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,093,242,441.94/399,115.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,208.95

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