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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,942.59, 659,224.84 and 314,547.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,942.59, 659,224.84 and 314,547.05 is: 433,853.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,942.59 : 659,224.84 = 314,547.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,942.59/659,224.84 = 314,547.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,942.59x = 659,224.84 × 314,547.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,942.59x = 207,357,228,708.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,357,228,708.72/477,942.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,853.84

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