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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,212.31, 712,731.94 and 190,891.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,212.31, 712,731.94 and 190,891.37 is: 286,302.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,212.31 : 712,731.94 = 190,891.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,212.31/712,731.94 = 190,891.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,212.31x = 712,731.94 × 190,891.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,212.31x = 136,054,376,469.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,054,376,469.36/475,212.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,302.30

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