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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,479.60, 684,719.40 and 297,849.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,479.60, 684,719.40 and 297,849.20 is: 446,773.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,479.60 : 684,719.40 = 297,849.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,479.60/684,719.40 = 297,849.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,479.60x = 684,719.40 × 297,849.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,479.60x = 203,943,125,514.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,943,125,514.48/456,479.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,773.80

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