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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471,789.99, 651,097.50 and 355,294.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471,789.99, 651,097.50 and 355,294.89 is: 490,327.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471,789.99 : 651,097.50 = 355,294.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471,789.99/651,097.50 = 355,294.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471,789.99x = 651,097.50 × 355,294.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471,789.99x = 231,331,614,641.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,331,614,641.78/471,789.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,327.52

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