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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,601.70, 708,902.55 and 472,601.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,601.70, 708,902.55 and 472,601.70 is: 708,902.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,601.70 : 708,902.55 = 472,601.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,601.70/708,902.55 = 472,601.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,601.70x = 708,902.55 × 472,601.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,601.70x = 335,028,550,264.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,028,550,264.34/472,601.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,902.55

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