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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,445.93, 705,664.58 and 189,959.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,445.93, 705,664.58 and 189,959.13 is: 284,936.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,445.93 : 705,664.58 = 189,959.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,445.93/705,664.58 = 189,959.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,445.93x = 705,664.58 × 189,959.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,445.93x = 134,047,428,738.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,047,428,738.82/470,445.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,936.95

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