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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,710.53, 708,474.47 and 236,119.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,710.53, 708,474.47 and 236,119.25 is: 353,883.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,710.53 : 708,474.47 = 236,119.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,710.53/708,474.47 = 236,119.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,710.53x = 708,474.47 × 236,119.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,710.53x = 167,284,455,777.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,284,455,777.58/472,710.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,883.50

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