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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,040.84, 707,908.14 and 156,413

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,040.84, 707,908.14 and 156,413 is: 234,568.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,040.84 : 707,908.14 = 156,413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,040.84/707,908.14 = 156,413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,040.84x = 707,908.14 × 156,413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,040.84x = 110,726,035,901.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,726,035,901.82/472,040.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,568.76

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