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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,997.37, 718,287.44 and 137,365.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,997.37, 718,287.44 and 137,365.34 is: 205,988.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,997.37 : 718,287.44 = 137,365.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,997.37/718,287.44 = 137,365.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,997.37x = 718,287.44 × 137,365.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,997.37x = 98,667,794,135.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,667,794,135.07/478,997.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,988.18

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