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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,233.76, 629,393.32 and 295,140.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,233.76, 629,393.32 and 295,140.76 is: 407,158.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,233.76 : 629,393.32 = 295,140.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,233.76/629,393.32 = 295,140.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,233.76x = 629,393.32 × 295,140.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,233.76x = 185,759,620,492.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,759,620,492.39/456,233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,158.87

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