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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,905.90, 682,874.70 and 296,473.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,905.90, 682,874.70 and 296,473.60 is: 444,070.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,905.90 : 682,874.70 = 296,473.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,905.90/682,874.70 = 296,473.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,905.90x = 682,874.70 × 296,473.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,905.90x = 202,454,320,657.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,454,320,657.92/455,905.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,070.41

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