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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,305.94, 704,975.72 and 185,880.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,305.94, 704,975.72 and 185,880.92 is: 278,630.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,305.94 : 704,975.72 = 185,880.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,305.94/704,975.72 = 185,880.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,305.94x = 704,975.72 × 185,880.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,305.94x = 131,041,535,411.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,041,535,411.26/470,305.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,630.41

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