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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,863.14, 713,981.55 and 209,436.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,863.14, 713,981.55 and 209,436.77 is: 314,237.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,863.14 : 713,981.55 = 209,436.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,863.14/713,981.55 = 209,436.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,863.14x = 713,981.55 × 209,436.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,863.14x = 149,533,989,671.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,533,989,671.59/475,863.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,237.39

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