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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,347.96, 712,541.88 and 297,979.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,347.96, 712,541.88 and 297,979.29 is: 446,668.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,347.96 : 712,541.88 = 297,979.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,347.96/712,541.88 = 297,979.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,347.96x = 712,541.88 × 297,979.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,347.96x = 212,322,723,497.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,322,723,497.67/475,347.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,668.00

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