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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,924.28, 710,886.42 and 158,381.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,924.28, 710,886.42 and 158,381.19 is: 237,571.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,924.28 : 710,886.42 = 158,381.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,924.28/710,886.42 = 158,381.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,924.28x = 710,886.42 × 158,381.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,924.28x = 112,591,037,154.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,591,037,154.44/473,924.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,571.79

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