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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,092.95, 630,578.92 and 295,999.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,092.95, 630,578.92 and 295,999.91 is: 408,344.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,092.95 : 630,578.92 = 295,999.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,092.95/630,578.92 = 295,999.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,092.95x = 630,578.92 × 295,999.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,092.95x = 186,651,299,675.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,651,299,675.00/457,092.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,344.30

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