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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,495.60, 684,743.40 and 297,865.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,495.60, 684,743.40 and 297,865.20 is: 446,797.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,495.60 : 684,743.40 = 297,865.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,495.60/684,743.40 = 297,865.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,495.60x = 684,743.40 × 297,865.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,495.60x = 203,961,229,789.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,961,229,789.68/456,495.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,797.80

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