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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,008.04, 708,895.98 and 192,197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,008.04, 708,895.98 and 192,197 is: 288,045.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,008.04 : 708,895.98 = 192,197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,008.04/708,895.98 = 192,197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,008.04x = 708,895.98 × 192,197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,008.04x = 136,247,680,668.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,247,680,668.06/473,008.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,045.17

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