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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,261.08, 706,299.23 and 402,945.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,261.08, 706,299.23 and 402,945.22 is: 605,195.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,261.08 : 706,299.23 = 402,945.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,261.08/706,299.23 = 402,945.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,261.08x = 706,299.23 × 402,945.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,261.08x = 284,599,898,618.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,599,898,618.18/470,261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,195.52

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