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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,866.36, 701,311.09 and 339,472.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,866.36, 701,311.09 and 339,472.45 is: 508,854.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,866.36 : 701,311.09 = 339,472.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,866.36/701,311.09 = 339,472.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,866.36x = 701,311.09 × 339,472.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,866.36x = 238,075,793,934.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,075,793,934.47/467,866.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,854.27

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