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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,237.96, 707,899.24 and 428,387

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,237.96, 707,899.24 and 428,387 is: 644,896.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,237.96 : 707,899.24 = 428,387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,237.96/707,899.24 = 428,387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,237.96x = 707,899.24 × 428,387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,237.96x = 303,254,831,725.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,254,831,725.88/470,237.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,896.54

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