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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,426.48, 716,159.16 and 196,917

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,426.48, 716,159.16 and 196,917 is: 295,383.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,426.48 : 716,159.16 = 196,917 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,426.48/716,159.16 = 196,917/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,426.48x = 716,159.16 × 196,917
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,426.48x = 141,023,913,309.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,023,913,309.72/477,426.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,383.52

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