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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,252.29, 651,462.62 and 299,875.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,252.29, 651,462.62 and 299,875.33 is: 413,672.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,252.29 : 651,462.62 = 299,875.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,252.29/651,462.62 = 299,875.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,252.29x = 651,462.62 × 299,875.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,252.29x = 195,357,564,897.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,357,564,897.85/472,252.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,672.04

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