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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,134.96, 682,922.52 and 295,897.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,134.96, 682,922.52 and 295,897.44 is: 442,046.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,134.96 : 682,922.52 = 295,897.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,134.96/682,922.52 = 295,897.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,134.96x = 682,922.52 × 295,897.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,134.96x = 202,075,025,386.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,075,025,386.35/457,134.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,046.75

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