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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,263.92, 635,035.88 and 296,851.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,263.92, 635,035.88 and 296,851.28 is: 409,572.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,263.92 : 635,035.88 = 296,851.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,263.92/635,035.88 = 296,851.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,263.92x = 635,035.88 × 296,851.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,263.92x = 188,511,213,823.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,511,213,823.93/460,263.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,572.00

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