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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,221.10, 683,050.76 and 295,983.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,221.10, 683,050.76 and 295,983.50 is: 442,175.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,221.10 : 683,050.76 = 295,983.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,221.10/683,050.76 = 295,983.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,221.10x = 683,050.76 × 295,983.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,221.10x = 202,171,752,317.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,171,752,317.14/457,221.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,175.03

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