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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,731.32, 706,022.55 and 204,420.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,731.32, 706,022.55 and 204,420.33 is: 306,598.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,731.32 : 706,022.55 = 204,420.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,731.32/706,022.55 = 204,420.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,731.32x = 706,022.55 × 204,420.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,731.32x = 144,325,362,658.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,325,362,658.44/470,731.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,598.17

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