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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,293.39, 655,659.54 and 322,279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,293.39, 655,659.54 and 322,279.80 is: 444,579.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,293.39 : 655,659.54 = 322,279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,293.39/655,659.54 = 322,279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,293.39x = 655,659.54 × 322,279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,293.39x = 211,305,825,419.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,305,825,419.29/475,293.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,579.77

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