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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,965.24, 631,862.82 and 296,827.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,965.24, 631,862.82 and 296,827.08 is: 409,537.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,965.24 : 631,862.82 = 296,827.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,965.24/631,862.82 = 296,827.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,965.24x = 631,862.82 × 296,827.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,965.24x = 187,553,995,821.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,553,995,821.17/457,965.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,537.62

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