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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509,364.88, 762,997.44 and 298,363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509,364.88, 762,997.44 and 298,363.12 is: 446,929.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509,364.88 : 762,997.44 = 298,363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509,364.88/762,997.44 = 298,363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509,364.88x = 762,997.44 × 298,363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509,364.88x = 227,650,296,750.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,650,296,750.41/509,364.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,929.71

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