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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,715.70, 659,573.55 and 297,998.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,715.70, 659,573.55 and 297,998.10 is: 446,997.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,715.70 : 659,573.55 = 297,998.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,715.70/659,573.55 = 297,998.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,715.70x = 659,573.55 × 297,998.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,715.70x = 196,551,664,710.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,551,664,710.26/439,715.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,997.15

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