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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,983.64, 1,016,158.88 and 298,073.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,983.64, 1,016,158.88 and 298,073.16 is: 447,410.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,983.64 : 1,016,158.88 = 298,073.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,983.64/1,016,158.88 = 298,073.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,983.64x = 1,016,158.88 × 298,073.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,983.64x = 302,889,688,423.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,889,688,423.66/676,983.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,410.65

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