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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,940.08, 748,596 and 299,403.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,940.08, 748,596 and 299,403.60 is: 449,216.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,940.08 : 748,596 = 299,403.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,940.08/748,596 = 299,403.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,940.08x = 748,596 × 299,403.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,940.08x = 224,132,337,345.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,132,337,345.60/498,940.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,216.94

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