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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,489.14, 710,248.84 and 185,289.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,489.14, 710,248.84 and 185,289.36 is: 277,939.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,489.14 : 710,248.84 = 185,289.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,489.14/710,248.84 = 185,289.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,489.14x = 710,248.84 × 185,289.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,489.14x = 131,601,553,004.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,601,553,004.34/473,489.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,939.96

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