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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,001.63, 707,739.99 and 156,286.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,001.63, 707,739.99 and 156,286.31 is: 234,342.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,001.63 : 707,739.99 = 156,286.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,001.63/707,739.99 = 156,286.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,001.63x = 707,739.99 × 156,286.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,001.63x = 110,610,071,476.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,610,071,476.54/472,001.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,342.56

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