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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,299.43, 704,965.98 and 185,874.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,299.43, 704,965.98 and 185,874.41 is: 278,620.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,299.43 : 704,965.98 = 185,874.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,299.43/704,965.98 = 185,874.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,299.43x = 704,965.98 × 185,874.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,299.43x = 131,035,135,602.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,035,135,602.57/470,299.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,620.66

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