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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,464.68, 705,695.94 and 204,190.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,464.68, 705,695.94 and 204,190.68 is: 306,285.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,464.68 : 705,695.94 = 204,190.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,464.68/705,695.94 = 204,190.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,464.68x = 705,695.94 × 204,190.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,464.68x = 144,096,533,861.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,096,533,861.84/470,464.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,285.55

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