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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,276.08, 609,858.66 and 298,786.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,276.08, 609,858.66 and 298,786.98 is: 412,000.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,276.08 : 609,858.66 = 298,786.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,276.08/609,858.66 = 298,786.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,276.08x = 609,858.66 × 298,786.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,276.08x = 182,217,827,248.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,217,827,248.25/442,276.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,000.19

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