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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,741.90, 631,912.98 and 296,820.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,741.90, 631,912.98 and 296,820.46 is: 444,738.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,741.90 : 631,912.98 = 296,820.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,741.90/631,912.98 = 296,820.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,741.90x = 631,912.98 × 296,820.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,741.90x = 187,564,701,403.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,564,701,403.57/421,741.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,738.12

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