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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,966.24, 631,864.20 and 296,828.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,966.24, 631,864.20 and 296,828.08 is: 409,539.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,966.24 : 631,864.20 = 296,828.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,966.24/631,864.20 = 296,828.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,966.24x = 631,864.20 × 296,828.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,966.24x = 187,555,037,306.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,555,037,306.74/457,966.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,539.00

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