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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,889.20, 748,333.80 and 299,434.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,889.20, 748,333.80 and 299,434.80 is: 449,152.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,889.20 : 748,333.80 = 299,434.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,889.20/748,333.80 = 299,434.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,889.20x = 748,333.80 × 299,434.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,889.20x = 224,077,181,736.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,077,181,736.24/498,889.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,152.20

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