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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,717, 708,677.79 and 219,869.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,717, 708,677.79 and 219,869.02 is: 329,618.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,717 : 708,677.79 = 219,869.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,717/708,677.79 = 219,869.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,717x = 708,677.79 × 219,869.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,717x = 155,816,291,183.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,816,291,183.07/472,717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,618.55

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