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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,237.95, 785,095.70 and 298,915.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,237.95, 785,095.70 and 298,915.28 is: 447,653.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,237.95 : 785,095.70 = 298,915.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,237.95/785,095.70 = 298,915.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,237.95x = 785,095.70 × 298,915.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,237.95x = 234,677,095,572.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,677,095,572.24/524,237.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,653.77

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