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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,042.84, 707,911.14 and 156,415

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,042.84, 707,911.14 and 156,415 is: 234,571.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,042.84 : 707,911.14 = 156,415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,042.84/707,911.14 = 156,415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,042.84x = 707,911.14 × 156,415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,042.84x = 110,727,920,963.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,727,920,963.10/472,042.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,571.76

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