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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,499.67, 705,352.77 and 204,059.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,499.67, 705,352.77 and 204,059.52 is: 305,917.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,499.67 : 705,352.77 = 204,059.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,499.67/705,352.77 = 204,059.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,499.67x = 705,352.77 × 204,059.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,499.67x = 143,933,947,676.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,933,947,676.87/470,499.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,917.21

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