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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,995.36, 710,993.76 and 189,813.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,995.36, 710,993.76 and 189,813.88 is: 284,721.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,995.36 : 710,993.76 = 189,813.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,995.36/710,993.76 = 189,813.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,995.36x = 710,993.76 × 189,813.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,995.36x = 134,956,484,241.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,956,484,241.39/473,995.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,721.11

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