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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,359.04, 708,434.24 and 139,822.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,359.04, 708,434.24 and 139,822.72 is: 209,703.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,359.04 : 708,434.24 = 139,822.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,359.04/708,434.24 = 139,822.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,359.04x = 708,434.24 × 139,822.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,359.04x = 99,055,202,377.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,055,202,377.93/472,359.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,703.20

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