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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,281.20, 708,421.80 and 401,422.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,281.20, 708,421.80 and 401,422.40 is: 602,133.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,281.20 : 708,421.80 = 401,422.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,281.20/708,421.80 = 401,422.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,281.20x = 708,421.80 × 401,422.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,281.20x = 284,376,379,168.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,376,379,168.32/472,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,133.60

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