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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,852, 715,606.06 and 196,369.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,852, 715,606.06 and 196,369.24 is: 294,688.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,852 : 715,606.06 = 196,369.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,852/715,606.06 = 196,369.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,852x = 715,606.06 × 196,369.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,852x = 140,523,018,141.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,523,018,141.59/476,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,688.96

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