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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,481.23, 656,231.38 and 294,251.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,481.23, 656,231.38 and 294,251.53 is: 406,108.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,481.23 : 656,231.38 = 294,251.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,481.23/656,231.38 = 294,251.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,481.23x = 656,231.38 × 294,251.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,481.23x = 193,097,085,222.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,097,085,222.80/475,481.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,108.75

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