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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,538, 570,410.28 and 298,625.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,538, 570,410.28 and 298,625.28 is: 411,906.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,538 : 570,410.28 = 298,625.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,538/570,410.28 = 298,625.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,538x = 570,410.28 × 298,625.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,538x = 170,338,929,579.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,338,929,579.88/413,538
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,906.35

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