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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,028.24, 631,949.76 and 296,890.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,028.24, 631,949.76 and 296,890.08 is: 409,624.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,028.24 : 631,949.76 = 296,890.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,028.24/631,949.76 = 296,890.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,028.24x = 631,949.76 × 296,890.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,028.24x = 187,619,614,802.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,619,614,802.38/458,028.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,624.56

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