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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,465.08, 710,199.51 and 118,478.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,465.08, 710,199.51 and 118,478.08 is: 177,717.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,465.08 : 710,199.51 = 118,478.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,465.08/710,199.51 = 118,478.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,465.08x = 710,199.51 × 118,478.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,465.08x = 84,143,074,361.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,143,074,361.74/473,465.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,717.59

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