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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,280.78, 657,300.33 and 314,855.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,280.78, 657,300.33 and 314,855.88 is: 434,522.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,280.78 : 657,300.33 = 314,855.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,280.78/657,300.33 = 314,855.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,280.78x = 657,300.33 × 314,855.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,280.78x = 206,954,873,826.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,954,873,826.44/476,280.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,522.83

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