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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,675.65, 708,422.18 and 236,084.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,675.65, 708,422.18 and 236,084.37 is: 353,831.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,675.65 : 708,422.18 = 236,084.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,675.65/708,422.18 = 236,084.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,675.65x = 708,422.18 × 236,084.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,675.65x = 167,247,402,878.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,247,402,878.91/472,675.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,831.22

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