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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,168.58, 599,224.59 and 298,091.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,168.58, 599,224.59 and 298,091.10 is: 411,415.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,168.58 : 599,224.59 = 298,091.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,168.58/599,224.59 = 298,091.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,168.58x = 599,224.59 × 298,091.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,168.58x = 178,623,517,180.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,623,517,180.15/434,168.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,415.12

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