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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,914.30, 656,759.98 and 294,590.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,914.30, 656,759.98 and 294,590.13 is: 406,533.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,914.30 : 656,759.98 = 294,590.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,914.30/656,759.98 = 294,590.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,914.30x = 656,759.98 × 294,590.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,914.30x = 193,475,007,887.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,475,007,887.00/475,914.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,533.29

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