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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,404.60, 708,606.90 and 295,257.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,404.60, 708,606.90 and 295,257.60 is: 442,886.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,404.60 : 708,606.90 = 295,257.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,404.60/708,606.90 = 295,257.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,404.60x = 708,606.90 × 295,257.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,404.60x = 209,221,572,637.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,221,572,637.44/472,404.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,886.40

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