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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,396.82, 639,929.48 and 297,474.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,396.82, 639,929.48 and 297,474.71 is: 446,445.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,396.82 : 639,929.48 = 297,474.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,396.82/639,929.48 = 297,474.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,396.82x = 639,929.48 × 297,474.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,396.82x = 190,362,836,483.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,362,836,483.45/426,396.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,445.25

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