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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,275.76, 588,048.24 and 297,484.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,275.76, 588,048.24 and 297,484.32 is: 410,380.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,275.76 : 588,048.24 = 297,484.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,275.76/588,048.24 = 297,484.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,275.76x = 588,048.24 × 297,484.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,275.76x = 174,935,130,803.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,935,130,803.60/426,275.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,380.20

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