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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,999.60, 446,999.40 and 284,175.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,999.60, 446,999.40 and 284,175.60 is: 426,263.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,999.60 : 446,999.40 = 284,175.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,999.60/446,999.40 = 284,175.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,999.60x = 446,999.40 × 284,175.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,999.60x = 127,026,322,694.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,026,322,694.64/297,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,263.40

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