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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474,153.02, 711,506.40 and 189,979.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474,153.02, 711,506.40 and 189,979.70 is: 285,080.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474,153.02 : 711,506.40 = 189,979.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474,153.02/711,506.40 = 189,979.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474,153.02x = 711,506.40 × 189,979.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474,153.02x = 135,171,772,420.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,171,772,420.08/474,153.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,080.48

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