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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,651.55, 633,238.91 and 297,964.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,651.55, 633,238.91 and 297,964.56 is: 411,385.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,651.55 : 633,238.91 = 297,964.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,651.55/633,238.91 = 297,964.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,651.55x = 633,238.91 × 297,964.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,651.55x = 188,682,751,703.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,682,751,703.21/458,651.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,385.84

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