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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,747.03, 649,623.24 and 255,892.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,747.03, 649,623.24 and 255,892.50 is: 353,127.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,747.03 : 649,623.24 = 255,892.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,747.03/649,623.24 = 255,892.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,747.03x = 649,623.24 × 255,892.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,747.03x = 166,233,714,941.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,233,714,941.70/470,747.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,127.49

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