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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,894.70, 706,342.05 and 281,937.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,894.70, 706,342.05 and 281,937.90 is: 422,906.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,894.70 : 706,342.05 = 281,937.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,894.70/706,342.05 = 281,937.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,894.70x = 706,342.05 × 281,937.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,894.70x = 199,144,594,258.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,144,594,258.70/470,894.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,906.85

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