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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,425.12, 707,037.42 and 221,282.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,425.12, 707,037.42 and 221,282.08 is: 332,581.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,425.12 : 707,037.42 = 221,282.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,425.12/707,037.42 = 221,282.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,425.12x = 707,037.42 × 221,282.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,425.12x = 156,454,710,935.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,454,710,935.43/470,425.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,581.54

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