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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,972.88, 708,868.85 and 236,383.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,972.88, 708,868.85 and 236,383.22 is: 354,279.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,972.88 : 708,868.85 = 236,383.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,972.88/708,868.85 = 236,383.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,972.88x = 708,868.85 × 236,383.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,972.88x = 167,564,696,594.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,564,696,594.44/472,972.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,279.72

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