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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,048.54, 658,052.87 and 297,889.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,048.54, 658,052.87 and 297,889.50 is: 410,916.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,048.54 : 658,052.87 = 297,889.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,048.54/658,052.87 = 297,889.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,048.54x = 658,052.87 × 297,889.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,048.54x = 196,027,038,928.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,027,038,928.42/477,048.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,916.34

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