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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,879.51, 714,006.17 and 209,453.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,879.51, 714,006.17 and 209,453.24 is: 314,262.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,879.51 : 714,006.17 = 209,453.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,879.51/714,006.17 = 209,453.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,879.51x = 714,006.17 × 209,453.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,879.51x = 149,550,908,387.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,550,908,387.86/475,879.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,262.13

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