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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,250.46, 683,094.48 and 296,012.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,250.46, 683,094.48 and 296,012.82 is: 442,218.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,250.46 : 683,094.48 = 296,012.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,250.46/683,094.48 = 296,012.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,250.46x = 683,094.48 × 296,012.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,250.46x = 202,204,723,351.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,204,723,351.23/457,250.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,218.74

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