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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,300.80, 708,451.20 and 472,300.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,300.80, 708,451.20 and 472,300.80 is: 708,451.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,300.80 : 708,451.20 = 472,300.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,300.80/708,451.20 = 472,300.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,300.80x = 708,451.20 × 472,300.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,300.80x = 334,602,068,520.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,602,068,520.96/472,300.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,451.20

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