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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,729.40, 571,427.70 and 297,748.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,729.40, 571,427.70 and 297,748.60 is: 445,713.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,729.40 : 571,427.70 = 297,748.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,729.40/571,427.70 = 297,748.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,729.40x = 571,427.70 × 297,748.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,729.40x = 170,141,797,676.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,141,797,676.22/381,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,713.11

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