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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,504.83, 656,263.89 and 294,275.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,504.83, 656,263.89 and 294,275.16 is: 406,141.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,504.83 : 656,263.89 = 294,275.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,504.83/656,263.89 = 294,275.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,504.83x = 656,263.89 × 294,275.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,504.83x = 193,122,161,231.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,122,161,231.97/475,504.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,141.32

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