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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,047.79, 658,051.83 and 297,888.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,047.79, 658,051.83 and 297,888.75 is: 410,915.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,047.79 : 658,051.83 = 297,888.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,047.79/658,051.83 = 297,888.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,047.79x = 658,051.83 × 297,888.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,047.79x = 196,026,237,073.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,026,237,073.91/477,047.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,915.30

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