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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,931.33, 714,732.48 and 358,464.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,931.33, 714,732.48 and 358,464.51 is: 537,197.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,931.33 : 714,732.48 = 358,464.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,931.33/714,732.48 = 358,464.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,931.33x = 714,732.48 × 358,464.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,931.33x = 256,206,228,224.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,206,228,224.29/476,931.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,197.31

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