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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,251.46, 683,095.97 and 296,013.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,251.46, 683,095.97 and 296,013.82 is: 442,220.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,251.46 : 683,095.97 = 296,013.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,251.46/683,095.97 = 296,013.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,251.46x = 683,095.97 × 296,013.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,251.46x = 202,205,847,506.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,205,847,506.31/457,251.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,220.23

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