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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,586.24, 714,606.08 and 195,872

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,586.24, 714,606.08 and 195,872 is: 293,695.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,586.24 : 714,606.08 = 195,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,586.24/714,606.08 = 195,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,586.24x = 714,606.08 × 195,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,586.24x = 139,971,322,101.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,971,322,101.76/476,586.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,695.68

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