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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,163.20, 705,705.60 and 233,772.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,163.20, 705,705.60 and 233,772.80 is: 350,888.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,163.20 : 705,705.60 = 233,772.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,163.20/705,705.60 = 233,772.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,163.20x = 705,705.60 × 233,772.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,163.20x = 164,974,774,087.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,974,774,087.68/470,163.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,888.32

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