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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,276.58, 609,859.35 and 298,787.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,276.58, 609,859.35 and 298,787.48 is: 412,000.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,276.58 : 609,859.35 = 298,787.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,276.58/609,859.35 = 298,787.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,276.58x = 609,859.35 × 298,787.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,276.58x = 182,218,338,340.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,218,338,340.94/442,276.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,000.88

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