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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,131.20, 705,196.80 and 283,507.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,131.20, 705,196.80 and 283,507.20 is: 425,260.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,131.20 : 705,196.80 = 283,507.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,131.20/705,196.80 = 283,507.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,131.20x = 705,196.80 × 283,507.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,131.20x = 199,928,370,216.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,928,370,216.96/470,131.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,260.80

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