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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,420.28, 708,256.20 and 235,641.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,420.28, 708,256.20 and 235,641.08 is: 353,274.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,420.28 : 708,256.20 = 235,641.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,420.28/708,256.20 = 235,641.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,420.28x = 708,256.20 × 235,641.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,420.28x = 166,894,255,884.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,894,255,884.70/472,420.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,274.96

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