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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,016.88, 630,343.48 and 295,747.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,016.88, 630,343.48 and 295,747.52 is: 407,911.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,016.88 : 630,343.48 = 295,747.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,016.88/630,343.48 = 295,747.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,016.88x = 630,343.48 × 295,747.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,016.88x = 186,422,520,958.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,422,520,958.17/457,016.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,911.67

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