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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,914.99, 709,352.62 and 220,108.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,914.99, 709,352.62 and 220,108.52 is: 330,153.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,914.99 : 709,352.62 = 220,108.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,914.99/709,352.62 = 220,108.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,914.99x = 709,352.62 × 220,108.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,914.99x = 156,134,556,569.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,134,556,569.43/472,914.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,153.54

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