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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,959.62, 714,126.34 and 209,533.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,959.62, 714,126.34 and 209,533.21 is: 314,382.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,959.62 : 714,126.34 = 209,533.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,959.62/714,126.34 = 209,533.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,959.62x = 714,126.34 × 209,533.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,959.62x = 149,633,180,795.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,633,180,795.12/475,959.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,382.09

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