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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,851, 715,604.56 and 196,368.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,851, 715,604.56 and 196,368.24 is: 294,687.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,851 : 715,604.56 = 196,368.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,851/715,604.56 = 196,368.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,851x = 715,604.56 × 196,368.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,851x = 140,522,007,983.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,522,007,983.17/476,851
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,687.46

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