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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,305.96, 629,786.46 and 293,166.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,305.96, 629,786.46 and 293,166.40 is: 404,623.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,305.96 : 629,786.46 = 293,166.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,305.96/629,786.46 = 293,166.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,305.96x = 629,786.46 × 293,166.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,305.96x = 184,632,224,632.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,632,224,632.18/456,305.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,623.75

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