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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,639.79, 705,959.69 and 190,353.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,639.79, 705,959.69 and 190,353.87 is: 285,530.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,639.79 : 705,959.69 = 190,353.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,639.79/705,959.69 = 190,353.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,639.79x = 705,959.69 × 190,353.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,639.79x = 134,382,158,103.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,382,158,103.73/470,639.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,530.81

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