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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,999.09, 717,248.52 and 193,719.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,999.09, 717,248.52 and 193,719.87 is: 290,681.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,999.09 : 717,248.52 = 193,719.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,999.09/717,248.52 = 193,719.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,999.09x = 717,248.52 × 193,719.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,999.09x = 138,945,290,052.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,945,290,052.09/477,999.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,681.08

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