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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,036.64, 704,354.88 and 259,734.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,036.64, 704,354.88 and 259,734.72 is: 389,215.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,036.64 : 704,354.88 = 259,734.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,036.64/704,354.88 = 259,734.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,036.64x = 704,354.88 × 259,734.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,036.64x = 182,945,417,537.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,945,417,537.43/470,036.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,215.23

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