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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,427.12, 707,040.36 and 221,284.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,427.12, 707,040.36 and 221,284.08 is: 332,584.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,427.12 : 707,040.36 = 221,284.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,427.12/707,040.36 = 221,284.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,427.12x = 707,040.36 × 221,284.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,427.12x = 156,456,775,585.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,456,775,585.47/470,427.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,584.52

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