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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,876.42, 714,001.52 and 209,450.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,876.42, 714,001.52 and 209,450.14 is: 314,257.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,876.42 : 714,001.52 = 209,450.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,876.42/714,001.52 = 209,450.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,876.42x = 714,001.52 × 209,450.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,876.42x = 149,547,717,062.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,547,717,062.83/475,876.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,257.47

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