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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,227.28, 704,858.36 and 185,802.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,227.28, 704,858.36 and 185,802.66 is: 278,513.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,227.28 : 704,858.36 = 185,802.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,227.28/704,858.36 = 185,802.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,227.28x = 704,858.36 × 185,802.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,227.28x = 130,964,557,282.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,964,557,282.22/470,227.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,513.32

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