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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,247.62, 709,885.84 and 185,047.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,247.62, 709,885.84 and 185,047.75 is: 277,577.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,247.62 : 709,885.84 = 185,047.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,247.62/709,885.84 = 185,047.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,247.62x = 709,885.84 × 185,047.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,247.62x = 131,362,781,032.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,362,781,032.98/473,247.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,577.27

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