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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,188, 630,773.64 and 296,166.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,188, 630,773.64 and 296,166.48 is: 408,615.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,188 : 630,773.64 = 296,166.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,188/630,773.64 = 296,166.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,188x = 630,773.64 × 296,166.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,188x = 186,814,008,635.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,814,008,635.59/457,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,615.29

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