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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,987.19, 706,381.86 and 155,370.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,987.19, 706,381.86 and 155,370.15 is: 233,022.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,987.19 : 706,381.86 = 155,370.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,987.19/706,381.86 = 155,370.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,987.19x = 706,381.86 × 155,370.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,987.19x = 109,750,655,545.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,750,655,545.48/470,987.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,022.59

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