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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,277.94, 709,916.91 and 140,853.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,277.94, 709,916.91 and 140,853.94 is: 211,280.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,277.94 : 709,916.91 = 140,853.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,277.94/709,916.91 = 140,853.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,277.94x = 709,916.91 × 140,853.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,277.94x = 99,994,591,543.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,994,591,543.13/473,277.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,280.91

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