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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,364.70, 708,547.05 and 283,407.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,364.70, 708,547.05 and 283,407.90 is: 425,111.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,364.70 : 708,547.05 = 283,407.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,364.70/708,547.05 = 283,407.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,364.70x = 708,547.05 × 283,407.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,364.70x = 200,807,831,491.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,807,831,491.70/472,364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,111.85

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