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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,779, 652,435.02 and 303,013.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,779, 652,435.02 and 303,013.13 is: 418,158.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,779 : 652,435.02 = 303,013.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,779/652,435.02 = 303,013.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,779x = 652,435.02 × 303,013.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,779x = 197,696,374,269.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,696,374,269.64/472,779
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,158.11

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