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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,875.25, 713,999.79 and 209,448.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,875.25, 713,999.79 and 209,448.99 is: 314,255.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,875.25 : 713,999.79 = 209,448.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,875.25/713,999.79 = 209,448.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,875.25x = 713,999.79 × 209,448.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,875.25x = 149,546,534,875.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,546,534,875.71/475,875.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,255.75

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