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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,365.52, 714,004.72 and 191,873.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,365.52, 714,004.72 and 191,873.98 is: 287,592.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,365.52 : 714,004.72 = 191,873.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,365.52/714,004.72 = 191,873.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,365.52x = 714,004.72 × 191,873.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,365.52x = 136,998,926,885.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,998,926,885.50/476,365.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,592.03

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