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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,663.43, 631,871.98 and 294,392.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,663.43, 631,871.98 and 294,392.95 is: 406,452.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,663.43 : 631,871.98 = 294,392.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,663.43/631,871.98 = 294,392.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,663.43x = 631,871.98 × 294,392.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,663.43x = 186,018,653,055.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,018,653,055.18/457,663.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,452.95

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