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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,587.24, 714,607.58 and 195,873

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,587.24, 714,607.58 and 195,873 is: 293,697.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,587.24 : 714,607.58 = 195,873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,587.24/714,607.58 = 195,873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,587.24x = 714,607.58 × 195,873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,587.24x = 139,972,330,517.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,972,330,517.34/476,587.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,697.18

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