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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,884.97, 707,663.17 and 295,475.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,884.97, 707,663.17 and 295,475.53 is: 442,173.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,884.97 : 707,663.17 = 295,475.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,884.97/707,663.17 = 295,475.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,884.97x = 707,663.17 × 295,475.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,884.97x = 209,097,150,217.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,097,150,217.23/472,884.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,173.39

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