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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,862.18, 713,159.04 and 251,169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,862.18, 713,159.04 and 251,169.80 is: 376,419.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,862.18 : 713,159.04 = 251,169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,862.18/713,159.04 = 251,169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,862.18x = 713,159.04 × 251,169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,862.18x = 179,124,013,444.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,124,013,444.99/475,862.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,419.94

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