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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,222.10, 683,052.26 and 295,984.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,222.10, 683,052.26 and 295,984.50 is: 442,176.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,222.10 : 683,052.26 = 295,984.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,222.10/683,052.26 = 295,984.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,222.10x = 683,052.26 × 295,984.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,222.10x = 202,172,881,649.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,172,881,649.97/457,222.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,176.53

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