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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,792.22, 710,968.32 and 174,483.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,792.22, 710,968.32 and 174,483.18 is: 261,827.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,792.22 : 710,968.32 = 174,483.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,792.22/710,968.32 = 174,483.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,792.22x = 710,968.32 × 174,483.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,792.22x = 124,052,013,352.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,052,013,352.86/473,792.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,827.88

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