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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,280.21, 609,864.35 and 298,791.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,280.21, 609,864.35 and 298,791.11 is: 412,005.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,280.21 : 609,864.35 = 298,791.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,280.21/609,864.35 = 298,791.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,280.21x = 609,864.35 × 298,791.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,280.21x = 182,222,043,783.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,222,043,783.59/442,280.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,005.88

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