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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,731.96, 705,700.02 and 204,292.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,731.96, 705,700.02 and 204,292.18 is: 306,265.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,731.96 : 705,700.02 = 204,292.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,731.96/705,700.02 = 204,292.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,731.96x = 705,700.02 × 204,292.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,731.96x = 144,168,991,983.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,168,991,983.34/470,731.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,265.57

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