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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,737.60, 573,069.60 and 299,793.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,737.60, 573,069.60 and 299,793.60 is: 448,878.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,737.60 : 573,069.60 = 299,793.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,737.60/573,069.60 = 299,793.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,737.60x = 573,069.60 × 299,793.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,737.60x = 171,802,598,434.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,802,598,434.56/382,737.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,878.29

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