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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,317.96, 598,129.08 and 297,800.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,317.96, 598,129.08 and 297,800.49 is: 411,067.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,317.96 : 598,129.08 = 297,800.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,317.96/598,129.08 = 297,800.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,317.96x = 598,129.08 × 297,800.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,317.96x = 178,123,133,107.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,123,133,107.25/433,317.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,067.97

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