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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,556.62, 657,767.14 and 295,159.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,556.62, 657,767.14 and 295,159.82 is: 407,394.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,556.62 : 657,767.14 = 295,159.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,556.62/657,767.14 = 295,159.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,556.62x = 657,767.14 × 295,159.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,556.62x = 194,146,430,644.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,146,430,644.32/476,556.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,394.26

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