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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,905.32, 706,342.20 and 204,665.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,905.32, 706,342.20 and 204,665.82 is: 306,991.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,905.32 : 706,342.20 = 204,665.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,905.32/706,342.20 = 204,665.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,905.32x = 706,342.20 × 204,665.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,905.32x = 144,564,105,563.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,564,105,563.60/470,905.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,991.87

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