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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,881.50, 714,009.18 and 209,455.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,881.50, 714,009.18 and 209,455.24 is: 314,265.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,881.50 : 714,009.18 = 209,455.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,881.50/714,009.18 = 209,455.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,881.50x = 714,009.18 × 209,455.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,881.50x = 149,552,964,159.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,552,964,159.10/475,881.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,265.14

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