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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,858.70, 706,288.05 and 470,858.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,858.70, 706,288.05 and 470,858.70 is: 706,288.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,858.70 : 706,288.05 = 470,858.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,858.70/706,288.05 = 470,858.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,858.70x = 706,288.05 × 470,858.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,858.70x = 332,561,873,048.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,561,873,048.54/470,858.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,288.05

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