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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,297.43, 704,962.98 and 185,872.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,297.43, 704,962.98 and 185,872.41 is: 278,617.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,297.43 : 704,962.98 = 185,872.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,297.43/704,962.98 = 185,872.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,297.43x = 704,962.98 × 185,872.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,297.43x = 131,033,168,053.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,033,168,053.38/470,297.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,617.66

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