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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,823, 710,857.62 and 141,399

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,823, 710,857.62 and 141,399 is: 212,135.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,823 : 710,857.62 = 141,399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,823/710,857.62 = 141,399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,823x = 710,857.62 × 141,399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,823x = 100,514,556,610.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,514,556,610.38/473,823
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,135.24

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