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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,423.83, 572,135.74 and 297,246.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,423.83, 572,135.74 and 297,246.96 is: 445,870.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,423.83 : 572,135.74 = 297,246.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,423.83/572,135.74 = 297,246.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,423.83x = 572,135.74 × 297,246.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,423.83x = 170,065,608,679.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,065,608,679.23/381,423.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,870.44

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