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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,277.16, 630,832.80 and 296,184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,277.16, 630,832.80 and 296,184 is: 408,598.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,277.16 : 630,832.80 = 296,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,277.16/630,832.80 = 296,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,277.16x = 630,832.80 × 296,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,277.16x = 186,842,582,035.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,842,582,035.20/457,277.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,598.11

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