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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,223.46, 683,054.29 and 295,985.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,223.46, 683,054.29 and 295,985.86 is: 442,178.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,223.46 : 683,054.29 = 295,985.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,223.46/683,054.29 = 295,985.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,223.46x = 683,054.29 × 295,985.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,223.46x = 202,174,411,452.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,174,411,452.34/457,223.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,178.56

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