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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,127.89, 655,427.91 and 293,781.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,127.89, 655,427.91 and 293,781.85 is: 405,265.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,127.89 : 655,427.91 = 293,781.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,127.89/655,427.91 = 293,781.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,127.89x = 655,427.91 × 293,781.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,127.89x = 192,552,823,941.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,552,823,941.43/475,127.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,265.25

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