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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,233.14, 629,392.46 and 295,140.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,233.14, 629,392.46 and 295,140.14 is: 407,158.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,233.14 : 629,392.46 = 295,140.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,233.14/629,392.46 = 295,140.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,233.14x = 629,392.46 × 295,140.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,233.14x = 185,758,974,136.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,758,974,136.68/456,233.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,158.01

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