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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,285.80, 708,428.70 and 192,004.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,285.80, 708,428.70 and 192,004.20 is: 288,006.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,285.80 : 708,428.70 = 192,004.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,285.80/708,428.70 = 192,004.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,285.80x = 708,428.70 × 192,004.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,285.80x = 136,021,285,800.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,021,285,800.54/472,285.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,006.30

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