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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,256.14, 712,650.93 and 235,092.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,256.14, 712,650.93 and 235,092.56 is: 352,523.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,256.14 : 712,650.93 = 235,092.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,256.14/712,650.93 = 235,092.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,256.14x = 712,650.93 × 235,092.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,256.14x = 167,538,927,075.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,538,927,075.23/475,256.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,523.44

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