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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,766.23, 705,985.72 and 200,883.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,766.23, 705,985.72 and 200,883.44 is: 301,255.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,766.23 : 705,985.72 = 200,883.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,766.23/705,985.72 = 200,883.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,766.23x = 705,985.72 × 200,883.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,766.23x = 141,820,835,490.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,820,835,490.13/470,766.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,255.33

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