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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,901.32, 709,344.46 and 220,040.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,901.32, 709,344.46 and 220,040.38 is: 330,057.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,901.32 : 709,344.46 = 220,040.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,901.32/709,344.46 = 220,040.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,901.32x = 709,344.46 × 220,040.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,901.32x = 156,084,423,429.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,084,423,429.09/472,901.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,057.07

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