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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,599.74, 708,686.34 and 135,563.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,599.74, 708,686.34 and 135,563.90 is: 203,284.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,599.74 : 708,686.34 = 135,563.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,599.74/708,686.34 = 135,563.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,599.74x = 708,686.34 × 135,563.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,599.74x = 96,072,284,127.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,072,284,127.13/472,599.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,284.67

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