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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,298.40, 732,447.60 and 299,341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,298.40, 732,447.60 and 299,341.60 is: 449,012.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,298.40 : 732,447.60 = 299,341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,298.40/732,447.60 = 299,341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,298.40x = 732,447.60 × 299,341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,298.40x = 219,252,036,500.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,252,036,500.16/488,298.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,012.40

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