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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,473.68, 705,709.44 and 204,199.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,473.68, 705,709.44 and 204,199.68 is: 306,299.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,473.68 : 705,709.44 = 204,199.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,473.68/705,709.44 = 204,199.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,473.68x = 705,709.44 × 204,199.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,473.68x = 144,105,641,820.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,105,641,820.98/470,473.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,299.05

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