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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,005.60, 708,008.40 and 465,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,005.60, 708,008.40 and 465,007.20 is: 697,510.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,005.60 : 708,008.40 = 465,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,005.60/708,008.40 = 465,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,005.60x = 708,008.40 × 465,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,005.60x = 329,229,003,660.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,229,003,660.48/472,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,510.80

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