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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,462.58, 710,195.76 and 118,475.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,462.58, 710,195.76 and 118,475.58 is: 177,713.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,462.58 : 710,195.76 = 118,475.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,462.58/710,195.76 = 118,475.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,462.58x = 710,195.76 × 118,475.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,462.58x = 84,140,854,579.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,140,854,579.54/473,462.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,713.84

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