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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,423.57, 658,728.88 and 302,930.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,423.57, 658,728.88 and 302,930.29 is: 417,970.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,423.57 : 658,728.88 = 302,930.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,423.57/658,728.88 = 302,930.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,423.57x = 658,728.88 × 302,930.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,423.57x = 199,548,930,649.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,548,930,649.78/477,423.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,970.42

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