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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,297.14, 630,815.79 and 360,143.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,297.14, 630,815.79 and 360,143.09 is: 496,797.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,297.14 : 630,815.79 = 360,143.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,297.14/630,815.79 = 360,143.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,297.14x = 630,815.79 × 360,143.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,297.14x = 227,183,944,086.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,183,944,086.98/457,297.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,797.21

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