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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,045.29, 658,048.38 and 297,886.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,045.29, 658,048.38 and 297,886.25 is: 410,911.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,045.29 : 658,048.38 = 297,886.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,045.29/658,048.38 = 297,886.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,045.29x = 658,048.38 × 297,886.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,045.29x = 196,023,564,236.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,023,564,236.78/477,045.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,911.85

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