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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,378.36, 639,901.66 and 297,456.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,378.36, 639,901.66 and 297,456.24 is: 446,417.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,378.36 : 639,901.66 = 297,456.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,378.36/639,901.66 = 297,456.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,378.36x = 639,901.66 × 297,456.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,378.36x = 190,342,741,753.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,342,741,753.36/426,378.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,417.45

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