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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,259.10, 704,351.85 and 408,051.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,259.10, 704,351.85 and 408,051.10 is: 611,177.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,259.10 : 704,351.85 = 408,051.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,259.10/704,351.85 = 408,051.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,259.10x = 704,351.85 × 408,051.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,259.10x = 287,411,547,179.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,411,547,179.54/470,259.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,177.00

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