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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474,511.96, 711,767.93 and 208,274.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474,511.96, 711,767.93 and 208,274.78 is: 312,412.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474,511.96 : 711,767.93 = 208,274.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474,511.96/711,767.93 = 208,274.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474,511.96x = 711,767.93 × 208,274.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474,511.96x = 148,243,305,993.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,243,305,993.65/474,511.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,412.16

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