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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,005.80, 648,008.70 and 298,604.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,005.80, 648,008.70 and 298,604.20 is: 447,906.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,005.80 : 648,008.70 = 298,604.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,005.80/648,008.70 = 298,604.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,005.80x = 648,008.70 × 298,604.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,005.80x = 193,498,119,456.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,498,119,456.54/432,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,906.30

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