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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,767.68, 708,108.96 and 390,783.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,767.68, 708,108.96 and 390,783.68 is: 585,313.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,767.68 : 708,108.96 = 390,783.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,767.68/708,108.96 = 390,783.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,767.68x = 708,108.96 × 390,783.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,767.68x = 276,717,425,229.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,717,425,229.77/472,767.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,313.75

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