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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,877.99, 682,540.29 and 295,640.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,877.99, 682,540.29 and 295,640.39 is: 441,663.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,877.99 : 682,540.29 = 295,640.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,877.99/682,540.29 = 295,640.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,877.99x = 682,540.29 × 295,640.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,877.99x = 201,786,475,222.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,786,475,222.26/456,877.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,663.82

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