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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,021.63, 747,221.08 and 298,485.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,021.63, 747,221.08 and 298,485.22 is: 447,840.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,021.63 : 747,221.08 = 298,485.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,021.63/747,221.08 = 298,485.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,021.63x = 747,221.08 × 298,485.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,021.63x = 223,034,448,452.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,034,448,452.44/498,021.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,840.89

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