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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,119.68, 682,899.60 and 295,882.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,119.68, 682,899.60 and 295,882.04 is: 442,023.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,119.68 : 682,899.60 = 295,882.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,119.68/682,899.60 = 295,882.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,119.68x = 682,899.60 × 295,882.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,119.68x = 202,057,728,470.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,057,728,470.43/457,119.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,023.69

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