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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,193.96, 715,265.82 and 196,558.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,193.96, 715,265.82 and 196,558.12 is: 294,620.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,193.96 : 715,265.82 = 196,558.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,193.96/715,265.82 = 196,558.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,193.96x = 715,265.82 × 196,558.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,193.96x = 140,591,304,879.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,591,304,879.46/477,193.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,620.88

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