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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,623.62, 709,046.38 and 290,457.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,623.62, 709,046.38 and 290,457.46 is: 435,754.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,623.62 : 709,046.38 = 290,457.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,623.62/709,046.38 = 290,457.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,623.62x = 709,046.38 × 290,457.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,623.62x = 205,947,810,557.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,947,810,557.00/472,623.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,754.38

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