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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,847.90, 682,787.70 and 296,415.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,847.90, 682,787.70 and 296,415.60 is: 443,983.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,847.90 : 682,787.70 = 296,415.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,847.90/682,787.70 = 296,415.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,847.90x = 682,787.70 × 296,415.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,847.90x = 202,388,925,768.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,388,925,768.12/455,847.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,983.46

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