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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,295.62, 708,023.98 and 184,040.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,295.62, 708,023.98 and 184,040.52 is: 275,897.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,295.62 : 708,023.98 = 184,040.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,295.62/708,023.98 = 184,040.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,295.62x = 708,023.98 × 184,040.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,295.62x = 130,305,103,009.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,305,103,009.27/472,295.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,897.33

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