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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,277.70, 708,416.55 and 304,316.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,277.70, 708,416.55 and 304,316.10 is: 456,474.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,277.70 : 708,416.55 = 304,316.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,277.70/708,416.55 = 304,316.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,277.70x = 708,416.55 × 304,316.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,277.70x = 215,582,561,671.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,582,561,671.46/472,277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,474.15

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