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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,665.70, 708,998.55 and 140,241.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,665.70, 708,998.55 and 140,241.70 is: 210,362.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,665.70 : 708,998.55 = 140,241.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,665.70/708,998.55 = 140,241.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,665.70x = 708,998.55 × 140,241.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,665.70x = 99,431,161,949.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,431,161,949.54/472,665.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,362.55

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