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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,702.14, 709,232.36 and 283,298.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,702.14, 709,232.36 and 283,298.43 is: 425,055.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,702.14 : 709,232.36 = 283,298.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,702.14/709,232.36 = 283,298.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,702.14x = 709,232.36 × 283,298.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,702.14x = 200,924,412,676.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,924,412,676.70/472,702.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,055.01

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