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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,861.80, 708,126.30 and 314,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,861.80, 708,126.30 and 314,231.40 is: 470,571.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,861.80 : 708,126.30 = 314,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,861.80/708,126.30 = 314,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,861.80x = 708,126.30 × 314,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,861.80x = 222,515,518,625.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,515,518,625.82/472,861.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,571.99

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