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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,113.84, 707,655.51 and 232,392.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,113.84, 707,655.51 and 232,392.72 is: 348,335.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,113.84 : 707,655.51 = 232,392.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,113.84/707,655.51 = 232,392.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,113.84x = 707,655.51 × 232,392.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,113.84x = 164,453,988,791.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,453,988,791.89/472,113.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,335.45

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