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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,934.56, 635,921.28 and 299,829.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,934.56, 635,921.28 and 299,829.60 is: 449,758.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,934.56 : 635,921.28 = 299,829.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,934.56/635,921.28 = 299,829.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,934.56x = 635,921.28 × 299,829.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,934.56x = 190,668,023,013.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,668,023,013.89/423,934.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,758.15

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