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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,109.84, 707,649.51 and 232,388.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,109.84, 707,649.51 and 232,388.72 is: 348,329.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,109.84 : 707,649.51 = 232,388.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,109.84/707,649.51 = 232,388.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,109.84x = 707,649.51 × 232,388.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,109.84x = 164,449,763,837.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,449,763,837.53/472,109.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,329.46

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