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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,284.80, 655,927.20 and 297,316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,284.80, 655,927.20 and 297,316.80 is: 445,975.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,284.80 : 655,927.20 = 297,316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,284.80/655,927.20 = 297,316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,284.80x = 655,927.20 × 297,316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,284.80x = 195,018,176,136.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,018,176,136.96/437,284.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,975.20

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