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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,332.12, 705,739.44 and 230,441.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,332.12, 705,739.44 and 230,441.44 is: 345,780.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,332.12 : 705,739.44 = 230,441.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,332.12/705,739.44 = 230,441.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,332.12x = 705,739.44 × 230,441.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,332.12x = 162,631,612,818.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,631,612,818.39/470,332.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,780.37

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