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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,159.41, 704,746.95 and 196,762.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,159.41, 704,746.95 and 196,762.27 is: 294,937.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,159.41 : 704,746.95 = 196,762.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,159.41/704,746.95 = 196,762.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,159.41x = 704,746.95 × 196,762.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,159.41x = 138,667,607,157.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,667,607,157.85/470,159.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,937.43

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