Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,096.24, 632,043.60 and 296,958.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 458,096.24, 632,043.60 and 296,958.08 is: 409,718.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
458,096.24 : 632,043.60 = 296,958.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
458,096.24/632,043.60 = 296,958.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
458,096.24x = 632,043.60 × 296,958.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
458,096.24x = 187,690,453,932.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,690,453,932.29/458,096.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 409,718.39
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