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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,949.62, 706,448.86 and 155,431.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,949.62, 706,448.86 and 155,431.12 is: 233,154.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,949.62 : 706,448.86 = 155,431.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,949.62/706,448.86 = 155,431.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,949.62x = 706,448.86 × 155,431.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,949.62x = 109,804,137,532.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,804,137,532.52/470,949.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,154.74

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