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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,968.08, 657,941.86 and 297,809.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,968.08, 657,941.86 and 297,809.04 is: 410,805.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,968.08 : 657,941.86 = 297,809.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,968.08/657,941.86 = 297,809.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,968.08x = 657,941.86 × 297,809.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,968.08x = 195,941,033,702.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,941,033,702.41/476,968.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,805.34

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