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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,719.27, 656,522.99 and 314,291.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,719.27, 656,522.99 and 314,291.53 is: 433,742.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,719.27 : 656,522.99 = 314,291.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,719.27/656,522.99 = 314,291.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,719.27x = 656,522.99 × 314,291.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,719.27x = 206,339,615,007.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,339,615,007.28/475,719.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,742.39

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