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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,279.21, 704,746.31 and 375,796.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,279.21, 704,746.31 and 375,796.71 is: 563,157.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,279.21 : 704,746.31 = 375,796.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,279.21/704,746.31 = 375,796.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,279.21x = 704,746.31 × 375,796.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,279.21x = 264,841,342,803.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,841,342,803.66/470,279.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,157.67

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