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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,858.80, 706,288.20 and 337,457.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,858.80, 706,288.20 and 337,457.20 is: 506,185.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,858.80 : 706,288.20 = 337,457.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,858.80/706,288.20 = 337,457.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,858.80x = 706,288.20 × 337,457.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,858.80x = 238,342,038,365.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,342,038,365.04/470,858.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,185.80

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