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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,601.80, 708,254.70 and 303,603.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,601.80, 708,254.70 and 303,603.40 is: 454,988.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,601.80 : 708,254.70 = 303,603.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,601.80/708,254.70 = 303,603.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,601.80x = 708,254.70 × 303,603.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,601.80x = 215,028,534,985.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,028,534,985.98/472,601.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,988.82

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