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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,279.08, 609,862.80 and 298,789.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,279.08, 609,862.80 and 298,789.98 is: 412,004.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,279.08 : 609,862.80 = 298,789.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,279.08/609,862.80 = 298,789.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,279.08x = 609,862.80 × 298,789.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,279.08x = 182,220,893,814.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,220,893,814.74/442,279.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,004.32

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