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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,272.83, 705,228.74 and 200,229.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,272.83, 705,228.74 and 200,229.77 is: 300,267.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,272.83 : 705,228.74 = 200,229.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,272.83/705,228.74 = 200,229.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,272.83x = 705,228.74 × 200,229.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,272.83x = 141,207,783,880.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,207,783,880.30/470,272.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,267.79

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