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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,295.44, 704,959.98 and 185,870.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,295.44, 704,959.98 and 185,870.42 is: 278,614.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,295.44 : 704,959.98 = 185,870.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,295.44/704,959.98 = 185,870.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,295.44x = 704,959.98 × 185,870.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,295.44x = 131,031,207,565.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,031,207,565.79/470,295.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,614.67

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