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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,611.20, 709,377.60 and 236,220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,611.20, 709,377.60 and 236,220.80 is: 354,561.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,611.20 : 709,377.60 = 236,220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,611.20/709,377.60 = 236,220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,611.20x = 709,377.60 × 236,220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,611.20x = 167,569,744,174.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,569,744,174.08/472,611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,561.52

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