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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,980.68, 714,670.86 and 196,044.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,980.68, 714,670.86 and 196,044.68 is: 294,355.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,980.68 : 714,670.86 = 196,044.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,980.68/714,670.86 = 196,044.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,980.68x = 714,670.86 × 196,044.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,980.68x = 140,107,420,054.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,107,420,054.03/475,980.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,355.27

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