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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,316.64, 651,551.16 and 299,939.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,316.64, 651,551.16 and 299,939.64 is: 413,760.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,316.64 : 651,551.16 = 299,939.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,316.64/651,551.16 = 299,939.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,316.64x = 651,551.16 × 299,939.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,316.64x = 195,426,020,371.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,426,020,371.98/472,316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,760.61

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