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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,979.22, 472,473.69 and 175,623.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,979.22, 472,473.69 and 175,623.58 is: 263,438.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,979.22 : 472,473.69 = 175,623.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,979.22/472,473.69 = 175,623.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,979.22x = 472,473.69 × 175,623.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,979.22x = 82,977,520,893.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,977,520,893.61/314,979.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,438.08

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