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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,635.38, 706,242.85 and 186,277.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,635.38, 706,242.85 and 186,277.54 is: 279,531.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,635.38 : 706,242.85 = 186,277.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,635.38/706,242.85 = 186,277.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,635.38x = 706,242.85 × 186,277.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,635.38x = 131,557,179,833.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,557,179,833.49/470,635.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,531.00

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