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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,661.68, 588,473.88 and 297,606.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,661.68, 588,473.88 and 297,606.80 is: 410,474.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,661.68 : 588,473.88 = 297,606.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,661.68/588,473.88 = 297,606.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,661.68x = 588,473.88 × 297,606.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,661.68x = 175,133,828,310.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,133,828,310.38/426,661.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,474.71

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