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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,842.03, 630,230.83 and 295,749.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,842.03, 630,230.83 and 295,749.23 is: 407,997.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,842.03 : 630,230.83 = 295,749.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,842.03/630,230.83 = 295,749.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,842.03x = 630,230.83 × 295,749.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,842.03x = 186,390,278,804.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,390,278,804.23/456,842.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,997.23

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