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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,979.68, 714,669.36 and 196,043.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,979.68, 714,669.36 and 196,043.68 is: 294,353.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,979.68 : 714,669.36 = 196,043.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,979.68/714,669.36 = 196,043.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,979.68x = 714,669.36 × 196,043.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,979.68x = 140,106,411,317.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,106,411,317.65/475,979.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,353.77

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