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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,092.87, 630,578.81 and 295,999.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,092.87, 630,578.81 and 295,999.81 is: 408,344.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,092.87 : 630,578.81 = 295,999.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,092.87/630,578.81 = 295,999.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,092.87x = 630,578.81 × 295,999.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,092.87x = 186,651,207,950.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,651,207,950.03/457,092.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,344.17

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