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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,184.65, 715,252.10 and 196,548.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,184.65, 715,252.10 and 196,548.81 is: 294,607.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,184.65 : 715,252.10 = 196,548.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,184.65/715,252.10 = 196,548.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,184.65x = 715,252.10 × 196,548.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,184.65x = 140,581,948,122.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,581,948,122.26/477,184.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,607.02

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