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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,452.20, 709,196.70 and 295,159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,452.20, 709,196.70 and 295,159.40 is: 443,062.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,452.20 : 709,196.70 = 295,159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,452.20/709,196.70 = 295,159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,452.20x = 709,196.70 × 295,159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,452.20x = 209,326,072,453.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,326,072,453.98/472,452.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,062.96

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