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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,113.39, 655,407.90 and 293,767.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,113.39, 655,407.90 and 293,767.35 is: 405,245.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,113.39 : 655,407.90 = 293,767.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,113.39/655,407.90 = 293,767.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,113.39x = 655,407.90 × 293,767.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,113.39x = 192,537,441,952.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,537,441,952.07/475,113.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,245.24

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