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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,153.70, 470,965.10 and 336,153.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,153.70, 470,965.10 and 336,153.70 is: 470,965.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,153.70 : 470,965.10 = 336,153.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,153.70/470,965.10 = 336,153.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,153.70x = 470,965.10 × 336,153.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,153.70x = 158,316,660,935.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,316,660,935.87/336,153.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,965.10

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