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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,395.82, 639,927.98 and 297,473.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,395.82, 639,927.98 and 297,473.71 is: 446,443.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,395.82 : 639,927.98 = 297,473.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,395.82/639,927.98 = 297,473.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,395.82x = 639,927.98 × 297,473.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,395.82x = 190,361,750,343.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,361,750,343.41/426,395.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,443.75

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