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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,242.70, 785,102.82 and 298,920.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,242.70, 785,102.82 and 298,920.03 is: 447,660.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,242.70 : 785,102.82 = 298,920.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,242.70/785,102.82 = 298,920.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,242.70x = 785,102.82 × 298,920.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,242.70x = 234,682,958,507.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,682,958,507.49/524,242.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,660.90

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