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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,044.92, 767,829.65 and 298,874.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,044.92, 767,829.65 and 298,874.39 is: 448,172.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,044.92 : 767,829.65 = 298,874.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,044.92/767,829.65 = 298,874.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,044.92x = 767,829.65 × 298,874.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,044.92x = 229,484,612,934.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,484,612,934.14/512,044.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,172.81

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