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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,114.84, 707,657.01 and 232,393.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,114.84, 707,657.01 and 232,393.72 is: 348,336.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,114.84 : 707,657.01 = 232,393.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,114.84/707,657.01 = 232,393.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,114.84x = 707,657.01 × 232,393.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,114.84x = 164,455,045,037.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,455,045,037.98/472,114.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,336.95

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