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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,305.80, 708,458.70 and 446,717.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,305.80, 708,458.70 and 446,717.90 is: 670,076.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,305.80 : 708,458.70 = 446,717.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,305.80/708,458.70 = 446,717.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,305.80x = 708,458.70 × 446,717.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,305.80x = 316,481,182,700.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,481,182,700.73/472,305.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,076.85

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