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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,358.12, 712,557.39 and 297,989.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,358.12, 712,557.39 and 297,989.72 is: 446,683.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,358.12 : 712,557.39 = 297,989.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,358.12/712,557.39 = 297,989.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,358.12x = 712,557.39 × 297,989.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,358.12x = 212,334,777,130.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,334,777,130.03/475,358.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,683.81

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