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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,149.20, 708,223.80 and 440,814.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,149.20, 708,223.80 and 440,814.80 is: 661,222.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,149.20 : 708,223.80 = 440,814.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,149.20/708,223.80 = 440,814.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,149.20x = 708,223.80 × 440,814.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,149.20x = 312,195,532,752.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,195,532,752.24/472,149.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,222.20

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