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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,277.08, 609,860.04 and 298,787.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,277.08, 609,860.04 and 298,787.98 is: 412,001.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,277.08 : 609,860.04 = 298,787.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,277.08/609,860.04 = 298,787.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,277.08x = 609,860.04 × 298,787.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,277.08x = 182,218,849,434.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,218,849,434.32/442,277.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,001.57

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