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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,858.40, 571,621.20 and 297,877.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,858.40, 571,621.20 and 297,877.60 is: 445,906.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,858.40 : 571,621.20 = 297,877.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,858.40/571,621.20 = 297,877.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,858.40x = 571,621.20 × 297,877.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,858.40x = 170,273,151,165.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,273,151,165.12/381,858.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,906.52

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