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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,197, 709,445.58 and 286,166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,197, 709,445.58 and 286,166.92 is: 429,038.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,197 : 709,445.58 = 286,166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,197/709,445.58 = 286,166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,197x = 709,445.58 × 286,166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,197x = 203,019,856,536.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,019,856,536.21/473,197
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,038.77

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