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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,709.74, 656,823.84 and 306,239.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,709.74, 656,823.84 and 306,239.08 is: 422,831.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,709.74 : 656,823.84 = 306,239.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,709.74/656,823.84 = 306,239.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,709.74x = 656,823.84 × 306,239.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,709.74x = 201,145,128,483.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,145,128,483.67/475,709.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,831.64

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