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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,348.26, 712,542.62 and 297,979.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,348.26, 712,542.62 and 297,979.84 is: 446,669.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,348.26 : 712,542.62 = 297,979.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,348.26/712,542.62 = 297,979.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,348.26x = 712,542.62 × 297,979.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,348.26x = 212,323,334,864.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,323,334,864.37/475,348.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,669.01

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