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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,303.94, 704,972.72 and 185,878.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,303.94, 704,972.72 and 185,878.92 is: 278,627.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,303.94 : 704,972.72 = 185,878.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,303.94/704,972.72 = 185,878.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,303.94x = 704,972.72 × 185,878.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,303.94x = 131,039,567,823.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,039,567,823.06/470,303.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,627.41

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