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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,950.41, 633,442.68 and 293,272.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,950.41, 633,442.68 and 293,272.47 is: 404,774.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,950.41 : 633,442.68 = 293,272.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,950.41/633,442.68 = 293,272.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,950.41x = 633,442.68 × 293,272.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,950.41x = 185,771,299,367.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,771,299,367.02/458,950.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,774.23

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