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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,003.70, 709,505.55 and 224,171.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,003.70, 709,505.55 and 224,171.70 is: 336,257.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,003.70 : 709,505.55 = 224,171.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,003.70/709,505.55 = 224,171.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,003.70x = 709,505.55 × 224,171.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,003.70x = 159,051,065,302.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,051,065,302.94/473,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,257.55

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