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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,923.72, 717,008.58 and 140,950.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,923.72, 717,008.58 and 140,950.76 is: 211,462.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,923.72 : 717,008.58 = 140,950.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,923.72/717,008.58 = 140,950.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,923.72x = 717,008.58 × 140,950.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,923.72x = 101,062,900,692.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,062,900,692.48/477,923.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,462.41

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