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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,886.60, 709,205.10 and 236,054.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,886.60, 709,205.10 and 236,054.60 is: 354,019.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,886.60 : 709,205.10 = 236,054.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,886.60/709,205.10 = 236,054.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,886.60x = 709,205.10 × 236,054.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,886.60x = 167,411,126,198.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,411,126,198.46/472,886.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,019.60

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