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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,729, 708,695.76 and 219,881.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,729, 708,695.76 and 219,881.02 is: 329,636.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,729 : 708,695.76 = 219,881.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,729/708,695.76 = 219,881.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,729x = 708,695.76 × 219,881.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,729x = 155,828,746,578.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,828,746,578.48/472,729
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,636.53

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