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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,710.03, 708,473.71 and 236,118.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,710.03, 708,473.71 and 236,118.75 is: 353,882.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,710.03 : 708,473.71 = 236,118.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,710.03/708,473.71 = 236,118.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,710.03x = 708,473.71 × 236,118.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,710.03x = 167,283,926,813.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,283,926,813.06/472,710.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,882.75

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