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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,512.95, 656,274.99 and 294,283.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,512.95, 656,274.99 and 294,283.23 is: 406,152.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,512.95 : 656,274.99 = 294,283.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,512.95/656,274.99 = 294,283.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,512.95x = 656,274.99 × 294,283.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,512.95x = 193,130,723,825.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,130,723,825.42/475,512.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,152.40

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