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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,223.60, 705,335.40 and 350,473.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,223.60, 705,335.40 and 350,473.20 is: 525,709.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,223.60 : 705,335.40 = 350,473.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,223.60/705,335.40 = 350,473.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,223.60x = 705,335.40 × 350,473.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,223.60x = 247,201,154,711.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,201,154,711.28/470,223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,709.80

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