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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,657.20, 708,985.80 and 140,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,657.20, 708,985.80 and 140,233.20 is: 210,349.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,657.20 : 708,985.80 = 140,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,657.20/708,985.80 = 140,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,657.20x = 708,985.80 × 140,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,657.20x = 99,423,347,488.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,423,347,488.56/472,657.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,349.80

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