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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,030.84, 707,893.14 and 156,403

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,030.84, 707,893.14 and 156,403 is: 234,553.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,030.84 : 707,893.14 = 156,403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,030.84/707,893.14 = 156,403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,030.84x = 707,893.14 × 156,403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,030.84x = 110,716,610,775.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,716,610,775.42/472,030.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,553.77

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