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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,708.53, 708,471.49 and 236,117.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,708.53, 708,471.49 and 236,117.25 is: 353,880.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,708.53 : 708,471.49 = 236,117.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,708.53/708,471.49 = 236,117.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,708.53x = 708,471.49 × 236,117.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,708.53x = 167,282,335,789.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,282,335,789.55/472,708.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,880.51

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