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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,314.95, 598,124.93 and 297,797.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,314.95, 598,124.93 and 297,797.49 is: 411,063.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,314.95 : 598,124.93 = 297,797.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,314.95/598,124.93 = 297,797.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,314.95x = 598,124.93 × 297,797.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,314.95x = 178,120,101,371.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,120,101,371.44/433,314.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,063.83

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