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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,977.12, 709,588.56 and 236,310.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,977.12, 709,588.56 and 236,310.24 is: 354,526.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,977.12 : 709,588.56 = 236,310.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,977.12/709,588.56 = 236,310.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,977.12x = 709,588.56 × 236,310.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,977.12x = 167,683,042,914.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,683,042,914.85/472,977.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,526.75

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