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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,421.12, 707,031.36 and 221,278.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,421.12, 707,031.36 and 221,278.08 is: 332,575.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,421.12 : 707,031.36 = 221,278.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,421.12/707,031.36 = 221,278.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,421.12x = 707,031.36 × 221,278.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,421.12x = 156,450,541,840.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,450,541,840.59/470,421.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,575.51

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