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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,201.70, 705,302.55 and 283,577.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,201.70, 705,302.55 and 283,577.70 is: 425,366.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,201.70 : 705,302.55 = 283,577.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,201.70/705,302.55 = 283,577.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,201.70x = 705,302.55 × 283,577.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,201.70x = 200,008,074,933.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,008,074,933.14/470,201.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,366.55

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