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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,060.14, 655,334.55 and 293,714.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,060.14, 655,334.55 and 293,714.10 is: 405,171.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,060.14 : 655,334.55 = 293,714.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,060.14/655,334.55 = 293,714.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,060.14x = 655,334.55 × 293,714.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,060.14x = 192,480,997,552.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,480,997,552.16/475,060.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,171.85

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