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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,031.84, 707,894.64 and 156,404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,031.84, 707,894.64 and 156,404 is: 234,555.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,031.84 : 707,894.64 = 156,404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,031.84/707,894.64 = 156,404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,031.84x = 707,894.64 × 156,404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,031.84x = 110,717,553,274.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,717,553,274.56/472,031.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,555.26

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