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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,809.40, 571,547.70 and 297,828.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,809.40, 571,547.70 and 297,828.60 is: 445,833.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,809.40 : 571,547.70 = 297,828.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,809.40/571,547.70 = 297,828.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,809.40x = 571,547.70 × 297,828.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,809.40x = 170,223,251,324.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,223,251,324.22/381,809.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,833.06

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