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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,434.41, 587,778.67 and 302,297.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,434.41, 587,778.67 and 302,297.70 is: 416,674.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,434.41 : 587,778.67 = 302,297.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,434.41/587,778.67 = 302,297.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,434.41x = 587,778.67 × 302,297.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,434.41x = 177,684,140,050.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,684,140,050.06/426,434.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,674.02

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