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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,289.62, 712,697.20 and 155,399.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,289.62, 712,697.20 and 155,399.82 is: 233,022.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,289.62 : 712,697.20 = 155,399.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,289.62/712,697.20 = 155,399.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,289.62x = 712,697.20 × 155,399.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,289.62x = 110,753,016,594.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,753,016,594.50/475,289.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,022.17

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