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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,148.03, 750,192.87 and 299,118.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,148.03, 750,192.87 and 299,118.99 is: 448,661.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,148.03 : 750,192.87 = 299,118.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,148.03/750,192.87 = 299,118.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,148.03x = 750,192.87 × 299,118.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,148.03x = 224,396,933,579.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,396,933,579.60/500,148.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,661.04

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