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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,269.84, 630,822.33 and 296,178.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,269.84, 630,822.33 and 296,178.66 is: 408,590.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,269.84 : 630,822.33 = 296,178.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,269.84/630,822.33 = 296,178.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,269.84x = 630,822.33 × 296,178.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,269.84x = 186,836,112,397.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,836,112,397.48/457,269.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,590.50

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