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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,662, 708,993 and 140,238

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,662, 708,993 and 140,238 is: 210,357

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,662 : 708,993 = 140,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,662/708,993 = 140,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,662x = 708,993 × 140,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,662x = 99,427,760,334
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,427,760,334/472,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,357

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