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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,855.60, 978,220.80 and 296,686.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,855.60, 978,220.80 and 296,686.80 is: 445,229.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,855.60 : 978,220.80 = 296,686.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,855.60/978,220.80 = 296,686.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,855.60x = 978,220.80 × 296,686.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,855.60x = 290,225,198,845.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,225,198,845.44/651,855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,229.28

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