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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,279.74, 713,009.52 and 190,992.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,279.74, 713,009.52 and 190,992.42 is: 286,524.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,279.74 : 713,009.52 = 190,992.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,279.74/713,009.52 = 190,992.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,279.74x = 713,009.52 × 190,992.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,279.74x = 136,179,413,707.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,179,413,707.84/475,279.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,524.76

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