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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,926.83, 710,890.25 and 158,383.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,926.83, 710,890.25 and 158,383.74 is: 237,575.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,926.83 : 710,890.25 = 158,383.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,926.83/710,890.25 = 158,383.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,926.83x = 710,890.25 × 158,383.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,926.83x = 112,593,455,732.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,593,455,732.62/473,926.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,575.61

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