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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,073, 718,400.87 and 137,441.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,073, 718,400.87 and 137,441.04 is: 206,101.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,073 : 718,400.87 = 137,441.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,073/718,400.87 = 137,441.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,073x = 718,400.87 × 137,441.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,073x = 98,737,762,022.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,737,762,022.50/479,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,101.70

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