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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,844.03, 630,233.59 and 295,751.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,844.03, 630,233.59 and 295,751.23 is: 407,999.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,844.03 : 630,233.59 = 295,751.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,844.03/630,233.59 = 295,751.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,844.03x = 630,233.59 × 295,751.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,844.03x = 186,392,359,429.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,392,359,429.82/456,844.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,999.99

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