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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474,126.03, 711,070.65 and 185,996.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474,126.03, 711,070.65 and 185,996.22 is: 278,947.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474,126.03 : 711,070.65 = 185,996.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474,126.03/711,070.65 = 185,996.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474,126.03x = 711,070.65 × 185,996.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474,126.03x = 132,256,453,052.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,256,453,052.94/474,126.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,947.88

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