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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,488.14, 710,247.34 and 185,288.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,488.14, 710,247.34 and 185,288.36 is: 277,938.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,488.14 : 710,247.34 = 185,288.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,488.14/710,247.34 = 185,288.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,488.14x = 710,247.34 × 185,288.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,488.14x = 131,600,560,808.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,600,560,808.51/473,488.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,938.45

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