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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,181.81, 714,264.82 and 191,865.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,181.81, 714,264.82 and 191,865.42 is: 287,794.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,181.81 : 714,264.82 = 191,865.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,181.81/714,264.82 = 191,865.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,181.81x = 714,264.82 × 191,865.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,181.81x = 137,042,719,680.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,042,719,680.52/476,181.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,794.95

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