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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,803.60, 706,205.40 and 249,619.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,803.60, 706,205.40 and 249,619.60 is: 374,429.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,803.60 : 706,205.40 = 249,619.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,803.60/706,205.40 = 249,619.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,803.60x = 706,205.40 × 249,619.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,803.60x = 176,282,709,465.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,282,709,465.84/470,803.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,429.40

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