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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,748.38, 698,552.37 and 298,437.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,748.38, 698,552.37 and 298,437.89 is: 447,611.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,748.38 : 698,552.37 = 298,437.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,748.38/698,552.37 = 298,437.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,748.38x = 698,552.37 × 298,437.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,748.38x = 208,474,491,864.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,474,491,864.54/465,748.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,611.85

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