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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,947.41, 633,438.54 and 293,269.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,947.41, 633,438.54 and 293,269.47 is: 404,770.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,947.41 : 633,438.54 = 293,269.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,947.41/633,438.54 = 293,269.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,947.41x = 633,438.54 × 293,269.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,947.41x = 185,768,184,903.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,768,184,903.37/458,947.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,770.09

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