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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,660.68, 588,472.50 and 297,605.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,660.68, 588,472.50 and 297,605.80 is: 410,473.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,660.68 : 588,472.50 = 297,605.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,660.68/588,472.50 = 297,605.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,660.68x = 588,472.50 × 297,605.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,660.68x = 175,132,829,140.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,132,829,140.50/426,660.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,473.33

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