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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,375.08, 702,008.03 and 424,974.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,375.08, 702,008.03 and 424,974.33 is: 634,249.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,375.08 : 702,008.03 = 424,974.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,375.08/702,008.03 = 424,974.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,375.08x = 702,008.03 × 424,974.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,375.08x = 298,335,393,266.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,335,393,266.31/470,375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,249.99

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