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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,201.91, 715,277.90 and 196,566.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,201.91, 715,277.90 and 196,566.07 is: 294,632.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,201.91 : 715,277.90 = 196,566.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,201.91/715,277.90 = 196,566.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,201.91x = 715,277.90 × 196,566.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,201.91x = 140,599,365,760.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,599,365,760.85/477,201.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,632.86

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