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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,852.80, 706,279.20 and 337,451.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,852.80, 706,279.20 and 337,451.20 is: 506,176.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,852.80 : 706,279.20 = 337,451.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,852.80/706,279.20 = 337,451.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,852.80x = 706,279.20 × 337,451.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,852.80x = 238,334,763,575.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,334,763,575.04/470,852.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,176.80

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