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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,285.08, 609,871.08 and 298,795.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,285.08, 609,871.08 and 298,795.98 is: 412,012.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,285.08 : 609,871.08 = 298,795.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,285.08/609,871.08 = 298,795.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,285.08x = 609,871.08 × 298,795.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,285.08x = 182,227,027,022.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,227,027,022.26/442,285.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,012.60

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