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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,901.08, 706,335.82 and 204,661.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,901.08, 706,335.82 and 204,661.58 is: 306,985.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,901.08 : 706,335.82 = 204,661.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,901.08/706,335.82 = 204,661.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,901.08x = 706,335.82 × 204,661.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,901.08x = 144,559,804,931.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,559,804,931.80/470,901.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,985.50

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