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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,721.08, 608,962.86 and 298,253.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,721.08, 608,962.86 and 298,253.88 is: 411,176.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,721.08 : 608,962.86 = 298,253.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,721.08/608,962.86 = 298,253.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,721.08x = 608,962.86 × 298,253.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,721.08x = 181,625,535,770.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,625,535,770.90/441,721.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,176.97

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