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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,714.67, 710,796.09 and 245,889.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,714.67, 710,796.09 and 245,889.21 is: 368,950.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,714.67 : 710,796.09 = 245,889.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,714.67/710,796.09 = 245,889.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,714.67x = 710,796.09 × 245,889.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,714.67x = 174,777,089,041.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,777,089,041.19/473,714.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,950.13

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