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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,459.60, 707,089.16 and 221,316.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,459.60, 707,089.16 and 221,316.56 is: 332,633.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,459.60 : 707,089.16 = 221,316.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,459.60/707,089.16 = 221,316.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,459.60x = 707,089.16 × 221,316.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,459.60x = 156,490,540,504.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,490,540,504.49/470,459.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,633.32

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