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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,091.87, 630,577.43 and 295,998.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,091.87, 630,577.43 and 295,998.81 is: 408,342.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,091.87 : 630,577.43 = 295,998.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,091.87/630,577.43 = 295,998.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,091.87x = 630,577.43 × 295,998.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,091.87x = 186,650,172,311.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,650,172,311.19/457,091.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,342.80

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