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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,989.44, 714,684 and 196,053.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,989.44, 714,684 and 196,053.44 is: 294,368.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,989.44 : 714,684 = 196,053.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,989.44/714,684 = 196,053.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,989.44x = 714,684 × 196,053.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,989.44x = 140,116,256,712.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,116,256,712.96/475,989.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,368.41

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